E120: Being a considerate long distance partner
Anyone going into an LDR needs to understand that certain things will be expected of them. Each long distance couple will need to agree on how much they expect to communicate with each other and see each other, and at the end of the day, being a considerate long distance partner means holding up your […]
Continue readingE116: Prioritising your relationship during the pandemic
Couples, long distance or not, have all been affected by the pandemic. Our routines, habits and the things we enjoy doing together have all been turned upside down. So how do couples overcome this and still find ways to connect? We weigh in on the topic in this episode.
Continue readingNow you can schedule text messages for the future
If you’ve listened to many of the From Long Distance to Marriage podcast episodes, you’ll know that we talk about how much technology has progressed since we were long distance.
Continue readingE111: Dealing with parents who object to your LDR – Listener request
In this episode, based on a listener request, we dive into the difficulties around telling your parents about an LDR, how to handle it, how not to handle it, and how to salvage the situation if it has gone badly, while addressing issues specific to the listener’s situation and other common issues that can arise […]
Continue readingE108: Closing the distance during the coronavirus pandemic, with Tarley
If ever there was a better story to give long distance couple’s hope right now, it’s Tarley. Listen as we have a conversation with LDR survivor Tarley, who managed to move from Australia to London during the coronavirus pandemic to finally be with her boyfriend, Bradley. Tarley shares her experiences, advice as well as the […]
Continue readingE107: Is constant communication bad for relationships?
We live in a world were it’s easy, and expected, to be constantly contactable. This often results in almost constant communication in relationships – especially for long distance couples who don’t have any other way to spend time together and feel they need to compensate. But what effect can this have on your relationship and […]
Continue readingE105: Anxiety in long distance relationships
LDR is hard. It makes everything about your relationship more complicated, and for some it can even bring up serious anxiety. In this episode, we discuss symtpoms, how to talk about it, and how to deal with it in a productive way so that your relationship flourishes rather than suffers.
Continue readingE103: Getting engaged before closing the distance
Closing the distance is a big deal, especially if that distance is significant. Based on a listener request, this episode sees us diving into how to broach the topic of whether or not you should get engaged before closing the distance, what to consider, and why it may or may not be necessary.
Continue readingE101: Making the holidays special during Coronavirus
The holidays will likely look different for most of this year, with coronavirus still making social gatherings and travel problematic. Long distance couples are still facing extra challenges, so we’ve brought out our best tips and advice for making the holidays special, even if you’re separated from your partner this year due to COVID-19.
Continue readingE95: Knowing when to close the distance
Closing the distance in your LDR can and should be an exciting time. But that’s not to say that there aren’t big conversations to have or that you won’t have some concerns and doubts. It’s a big commitment, so how do you know if it’s worth it for one of you to make the big […]
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