E60: Common interests for couples
Sometimes as a relationship moves on, couples can find it difficult to establish common interests. Is it ok to have your own interests separate from your partner? What should you do if you and your partner don’t have any interests in common anymore? What if your partner’s hobbies are taking them away from you?
Continue readingE56: 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.
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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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E45: Lending money to your partner
When we love someone, we want to help them in any way we can. But what happens if your partner asks you to lend them money? This can happen in all kinds of scenarios, but it can be particularly worrisome if the request is coming from a romantic interest you met online – and not in person yet.
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 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.
Continue readingE36: 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 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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