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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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How to support your partner through a difficult time
Relationships are wonderful, growing and evolving things. And the one basic truth about a relationship is that the more you put into it, the more benefits you’ll reap. But that doesn’t mean that things will always be easy. Inevitably, you’ll encounter difficult times throughout the course of your relationship. One area that really gets us […]
Continue readingE46: Keeping score in a relationship
Are you constantly discussing who has paid for what, or who was the last to take out the trash? If you’re long distance, maybe it’s an ongoing debate of whose turn it is to come and visit. Or maybe you’re constantly wishing your partner was as thoughtful as you are.
Continue readingE44: Managing time in your long distance relationship
When you’re in a long distance relationship it can be a challenge to balance your time and dedicate yourself to all areas of your life, including friends, family, and your significant other. But what happens when you move away from home and every time you go back to visit, you have people vying for your attention?
Continue readingE43: Keep family and friends out of your relationship
We’re are true believers in keeping your relationship sacred. Sometimes that can be difficult, though. Perhaps you have overbearing family members or friends who get jealous.
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E42: Showing gratitude in your relationship
Are you showing your parter enough gratitude? All over the world, people are making gratitude lists and trying to live that #blessedlife. But the best place to start is in your own relationship, by showing your partner that you appreciate them and are grateful for the value they add to your life and the things they do for you.
Continue readingE41: Growing apart in your relationship
It’s everyone’s worst fear – that this beautiful, fantastic love will one day fade away and you’ll be left in a loveless marriage or relationship. In this episode, we discuss growing apart in your relationship, what’s natural and what you should regard as a red flag. It’s natural for your relationship to change and evolve, and for you both to grow as people. Listen for tips on how to navigate the ups and downs of growing as a couple, and individuals – rather than growing apart.
Continue readingE39: Are you in your relationship for the right reasons?
People come together in a relationship under so many circumstances and for any number of reasons. But are you together for the right ones? In this week’s episode, we talk about some of the ways relationships may not work out if people aren’t honest about why they’re together.
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