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10 lessons from 10 years of marriage
“Can long distance relationships work?” “Do long distance couples ever make it?” We see or hear these questions every week, and they make us sad – questions like these mean that lots of long distance couples are having doubts. The good news is long distance relationships can work, and they can last. We’re living proof […]
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Who Comes First: Your Family or Your Partner?
Is there a more awkward situation than being asked to choose between family and your partner? It puts “being between a rock and a hard place” into perspective! And yet, so many couples find themselves in the middle of this predicament, unsure of who should come first. It’s an awkward situation and we’re here to help!
Continue readingCommunication in LDR: How Much is Too Much?
Talking to your partner can help manage your stress and alleviate your anxieties brought on by the global pandemic. However, deadly virus outbreak or not, being too emotionally dependent passes the point of support and can breed resentment. Excessive communication does not make up for the distance. Some may even say it’s potentially harmful.
Continue reading6 Ways You Unknowingly Hurt Your Partner
One way in which many people disrespect their partners, whether accidentally or not, is through emotional invalidation, which is simply the act of dismissing someone’s feelings. It can be as quick and casual as saying “You’re overreacting” or as degrading as saying “He doesn’t know what he’s talking about”.
Continue reading6 Ways You Can Show Up for Your Partner
Once it’s established that your partner loves you for you—all of you—it’s possible that some parts of your self-regulation and self-care routines can start to feel unnecessary. Getting complacent in a relationship is easy to do because essentially it’s about doing nothing, and it’s not long until resentment sets in.
Continue readingE116: Prioritising your relationship during the pandemic
Couples, long distance or not, have all been affected by the pandemic. Our routines, habits and the things we enjoy doing together have all been turned upside down. So how do couples overcome this and still find ways to connect? We weigh in on the topic in this episode.
Continue readingE106: Fresh starts for your relationship
Happy New Year! We’re back for our first episode of 2021, and this week the focus is goals and fresh starts for your relationship. From sharing some details on our individual goals and goals as a couple, this episode is all about fresh starts. Maybe you want to take on a challenge as a couple […]
Continue readingE104: Inappropriate Behaviours in Relationships – Your Family VS Your Partner
Many of us struggle when it comes to balancing our family and our partner’s needs. But when you’re in a committed relationship, it’s vital that your partner is your first priority. Easier said than done, but how can you balance that? In this episode, we discuss the damages than prioritising your family’s opinions and needs […]
Continue readingE103: Getting engaged before closing the distance
Closing the distance is a big deal, especially if that distance is significant. Based on a listener request, this episode sees us diving into how to broach the topic of whether or not you should get engaged before closing the distance, what to consider, and why it may or may not be necessary.
Continue readingE102: Inappropriate Behaviours in Relationships – Unrealistic Expectations
Expecting too much of your partner, or having out of this world, unrealistic expectations within your relationship can cause real problems, and a world of hurt. In this episode, we discuss what constitutes as unrealistic expectations and the effects that they can have on your relationship.
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