E77: Dealing with the unknown in a long distance relationship
One of the hardest parts of a long distance relationship is feeling like so much is out of your control. There are a lot of unknowns to deal with, and now we have coronavirus that has suddenly wiped out a lot of plans for a lot of people.
Continue readingE75: Coronavirus and divorce
This week, we address the concerning news that divorce rates are on the rise because of the coronavirus outbreak – why this might be happening, how to use this time to invest in your marriage rather than becoming a statistic, and share helpful resources for nourishing your marriage during these really weird and trying times.
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E74: The scavenger hunt date
Looking for different date ideas? A way to really sweep your love off their feet and remind them how much you care? Enter the scavenger hunt date. In this episode, we walk you through the options for creating this date, whether you’re looking for a big gesture or just a fun lead up to finding a surprise or meal at home. This is a brilliant way to mix up your dating life, especially during the endless days of quarantine. There are also long distance options!
Continue readingE73: 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 readingE72: Tips for couples working from home together
Around the world, people are finding themselves working from home for an extended period of time – for the first time in their life. That might mean working from home with your spouse or significant other, which poses its own set of challenges.
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E71: Jordan Syatt on long distance and fitness for couples (plus Harry Potter)
Jordan is a fitness coach and trainer to Gary Vaynerchuk, and he recently closed the distance with his long term girlfriend. Jordan discusses that relationship, as well as fitness for couples including how to motivate your partner to eat healthier or work out, why shaming and negativity isn’t the right approach, and his outlook on relationships with food and body image. A huge Harry Potter fan, Jordan also explained which Hogwarts House he’d belong to…
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 readingE69: Coping with self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic
We address what’s happening all over the world right now. From quarantine talk to the shops running out of food, it’s a mad time to be alive. Join as we share ideas for what to do with yourself while social distancing, at home date ideas for couples, and support for couples who are long distance during these uncertain times.
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E68: Life as an expat with Meg of the Gin and Beer It Show
Our guest this week is Meg, host of the Gin and Beer It Show, to discuss life as an expat. If you’re in a long distance relationship, considering moving to another country, or have already moved abroad, this episode is for you. Meg opens up about feelings of resentment and sadness at being in another country, as well as the positives and things she loves about it.
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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