E36: When to call it quits in a long distance relationship
Ending a relationship is never easy. Long distance relationships sometimes seem to come with their own unique challenges and even rules, but at some point you might be faced with the decision: is it time to end my LDR? This week, we hash over how to tell if it is, in fact, time to end your LDR and flags to look out for.
Continue readingE35: Feeling left out after closing the distance
After you’ve closed the distance, you might find yourself feeling dejected, isolated, and like your family doesn’t matter now that you’re spending all your time, holidays and occasions with your partner’s family
Continue readingE34: Visa advice and tips – Instagram Live
In this week’s special episode, we have included the audio from a recent Instagram live video in which we addressed listener questions all about visas. From the application process to financial requirements, this episode is essential listening if you’re approaching the visa stage of your long distance relationship.
Continue readingEP 33: Having the hard conversations in your relationship
Relationships are full of difficult and emotional conversations, but they’re conversations you *have* to have to improve and sustain your relationship.
Continue readingE32: How to get a job abroad after closing the distance
As if closing the distance in an LDR isn’t tricky enough, you most likely have to figure out getting a new job as well. Based on a listener question, in this episode, we share tips for getting a job once you’ve made that move, starting the search before the move, and important things to remember throughout your job search. Find out how to go beyond your CV and cover letter, and how easy it is to elevate yourself to the top 5% of applicants.
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E30: Coping between visits in a long distance relationship
The thing about a long distance relationship is that it’s never easy. One of the most difficult periods in an LDR can be between visits. You’ve just had a few days, weeks or even months together where you functioned like a “normal” couple who doesn’t have to deal with distance or timezones and you’ve loved every minute of being together. But then inevitably, the visit has to end and it can feel like you’re back at square one, apart and miserable. In this episode, which was a special request from a listener, we discuss how to cope between visits, how to make the best of your time and keep yourself optimistic until the next visit.
Continue readingE28: How to stay sane in a long distance relationship
It’s easy for the difficulties of a long distance relationship to weigh heavy on you. You’re constantly missing your partner, dealing with the inconvenience and pain of being apart – and you also find a lot to worry about.
Continue readingE27: Money Management for Couples
Like it or not, money is an important topic in committed relationships. We are not finance experts, but as a couple who started with nothing nearly a decade ago, working together to make our financial situation work for us is something we have a lot of experience with. This week, we discuss money issues that some couples have, like getting on the same page with spending and savings goals, debt, daily management of finances, how to be open and communicate about money, and how to organise your finances so that you can each spend some fun money guilt-free.
Continue readingEP25: Why there’s no mystery in our relationship
It’s easy to keep up the illusion of perfection early on in a relationship, but what happens after time goes on? Eventually, masks start to slip and the less perfect side of us starts to come out – bodily functions, bad breath, embarrassing moments; you name it.
Continue readingE24: Am I being catfished?
Catfishing can look like many different things, but when is it time to have a frank conversation about your concerns?
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