E56: The 7 year itch
What is the 7 year itch and why does it affect so many couples? From tips to coping with ruts in your relationship to ideas for getting things back on track, this is a great episode for anyone currently out of sync in their relationship, or looking to be proactive.
Continue readingE55: Managing communication expectations
Are you and your LDR love struggling to get on the same page in terms of how much you should be talking, texting, or FaceTiming? Communication is the biggest part of a long distance relationship, so it’s understandable that a lot hinges on just how much time you spend talking. So whether you’re not talking enough, you feel your partner wants to communicate more than you can manage, or you just can’t seem to compromise, make sure to stream this episode.
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E54: First year of marriage with Marcus and Ashley
This week we have a special episode and were joined by Ashley and Marcus, the couple behind Our Peaceful Family, a website dedicated to helping newlyweds navigate the first year of marriage. But couples at all stages of their marriage can benefit from their experience. Listen as they discuss their own very challenging first year and some of the biggest challenges marriages can face.
E53: Surviving the holidays in a long distance relationship
The topic of this week’s episode was a special request from a listener, and so we’re addressing the topic of how to handle the holidays in a long distance relationship. From spending holidays apart to finding ways of making it still feel special, and throwing family into the mix, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode with the festive season kicking off for many this week.
Continue readingE52: Deciding who moves in a long distance relationship
This is probably the most difficult conversation you’ll have in a long distance relationship: which one of you is going to leave their life and move to their partner? Or will you both move to somewhere completely new?
Continue readingE51: When to (and to not) get married
Marriage. When should you do it, when should you not do it? In episode 51, we discuss this question and all the things you’ll need to consider.
Continue readingE50: Let’s talk about sex
For the 50th episode, we open up the conversation about navigating the tricky waters of your sex life. Listen as we cover topics like how to talk about sex issues in your relationship, what to do when the sex starts to dwindle, how to communicate your needs to your partner and so much more.
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E49: Communicating, with Dr Laura Louis
This week, we interview psychologist, author and speaker, Dr Laura Louis. Laura is an expert in relationship therapy and the interview covers topics such as how to keep the peace in your relationship, how to end an argument, understanding compromise and supporting a partner with mental health issues.
Continue readingE48: On the topic of ghosting
This week, we’re on the topic of ghosting. In a long distance relationship, usually more than 50% of your communication and time spent together is in the digital world, a place where it’s now possible to “ghost” someone, or simply just disappear from their life and stop responding to messages and calls.
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E47: Avoiding criticism, with special guest Dovid Feldman
Marriage counsellor Dovid Feldman joins us for episode 47 of From Long Distance to Marriage. The discussion is on criticism in a relationship, why you should avoid it and how to communicate in a more positive manner.
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