E73: Your long distance toolkit
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many couples are struggling with having to spend even more time apart, or are experiencing long distance for the first time.
Continue readingE70: Coping with jealousy in your relationship
Jealousy is a broad term and is difficult for the person feeling it and the person they’re in a relationship with. In this episode, we look at causes of jealousy, how to handle and try to overcome them, inconsistencies, why porn isn’t usually worth being jealous of, and what jealousy really means.
Continue reading3 Tips for Non-Verbal Communication in Your Relationship
Communication is important, but talking isn’t always the best strategy. Read on to learn 3 alternatives
Continue readingE67: Your partner deserves a happy relationship too
Saying ‘no’ is easy. Sometimes, too easy. We can take things for granted and not always consider how happy our other half is, or how our reactions affect them. In this episode, we look at whether it’s reasonable to stop them doing certain things, how to approach conversations that have better outcomes, when you absolutely wouldn’t say no and why you have a responsibility to your partner’s happiness as well as your own.
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E66: Dating your spouse with Tony & Alisa Dilorenzo from One Extraordinary Marriage
We’re joined by Tony and Alisa Dilorenzo from One Extraordinary Marriage. In this episode we discussed the importance of dating your spouse and all the ways you can do that. This covered how it can save your marriage, why and how to eliminate distractions, lots of ideas for cheap or home dates, sharing the planning responsibility and what a date actually is.
Continue readingE65: How to discuss whether or not you want to have children
Having children is a big decision, and not right for everyone. In episode 65, we discuss how to have the conversation with your partner, the important points to consider, and why it’s important to talk even if you both know you want children. Plus, we look at the emotional aspect of why people may not want them, as well as why it can be upsetting and hurtful when people ask “When are you getting pregnant?”
Continue readingE64: Handling religious differences
Religion is a sensitive topic. For those with faith, it’s wonderful. Those without it may see it as harmful or pointless. In episode 64, we talk with Alice (from daretodoubt.org) and David (from The Graceful Atheist podcast) about their own journeys, what role religion has played (and continued to play), and how it affects their relationships – including David’s marriage featuring religious faith as a central role, only for him to eventually lose his faith and have a difficult conversation with his wife.
Continue readingE62: Expressing love languages for Valentine’s Day
Most people have heard about love languages. There are books on them, endless blog posts, and one of our earlier episodes was all about them. But a lot of this information just tells you what they are and how to work yours out – they often don’t explain how to utilise the information.
Continue readingE61: Next-level communication
It’s easy to say couples need to communicate more, but sometimes a serious conversation isn’t the answer to a problem. What about non-verbal communication – what part does this play in a relationship? From watching for tells that your partner is upset about something to understanding what messages your behaviour is sending your partner, in this episode, we cover next level communication. If you find verbal talks don’t always help you handle problems in your relationship, this is an important episode.
Continue readingE60: Common interests for couples
Sometimes as a relationship moves on, couples can find it difficult to establish common interests. Is it ok to have your own interests separate from your partner? What should you do if you and your partner don’t have any interests in common anymore? What if your partner’s hobbies are taking them away from you?
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