From Long Distance to Marriage
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsHosts Aindrea and Rich were in a long distance relationship separated by over 5,000 miles, from Arizona to London. They closed the distance and are fast approaching a decade of marriage, having experienced many ups, downs and challenges along the way.
From Long Distance to Marriage exists for all types of relationships, and covers topics often not discussed. The podcast covers date ideas for couples who can be together physically and those who can't, the difficulties in relationships and how to overcome them, and the vital role of communication.
And much, much more.
This is a podcast where listeners can get involved. Aindrea and Rich read every email and social interaction they receive, giving their insight on every step of a relationship that followers want to know about - from long distance to marriage.
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Episodes
24: E24: Am I being catfished?
March 24, 2019 12:22 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week, Aindrea & Rich are addressing the issue of being catfished when in an online or long distance relationship. They address the red flags to look out for, how to protect yourself, and what questions you should be asking. Catfishing can look like many different things, but when is it time to have a frank conversation about your concerns? What patterns of behaviour should you be looking out for? All of this and more is covered in episode 24.
23: E23: Send Nudes?
March 17, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIs it a good idea to send nude photos of yourself to a long distance partner or romantic interest? How can you trust that the person on the other side of the smartphone is going to respect your photos? When is it too early to ask for or send nude photos? This week, Rich and Aindrea run through the benefits and risks of sending nudes, how to protect yourself if you do decide to send them, and how to safely store them if your partner decides to send you a racy photo.
22: E22: How to improve communication in relationships
March 10, 2019 12:47 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week, Aindrea and Rich have dedicated an entire episode to talking about communication in relationships. How to be better at it, why it's important, and how it can ensure you have a long and happy relationship with your significant other, whether you're long distance or have been married for nearly a decade like us. Everyone can benefit from better communication in their relationship, and this episode can help get you started.
21: E21: How to tell your parents about your long distance partner
March 03, 2019 08:07 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week, Aindrea & Rich bring you an episode by popular demand. They've had many people request tips on how to tell their parents about their long distance relationship, or that they're ready to meet this person. Listen as they walk you through how to prepare your parents for this information and how to have a mature conversation about going after what makes you happy, while putting their concerns to rest.
20: E20: Meet the Couple - Sam & Jared of the #LDR Activity Book
February 17, 2019 10:31 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBThis week's episode is a special one - Rich and Aindrea are welcoming their first guests! Sam and Jared are an inspiring LDR couple who have created the #LDR Activity Book together. During the interview, learn more about the book, hear Sam & Jared's story and their tips for long distance relationships - and much more. Find out more about Sam and Jared on Instagram: @ldr.activities You can buy the #LDR Activity book at https://www.ldractivities.com - and as a special offer, Long Distance ...
19: E19: Is Valentine's Day Worth Celebrating?
February 10, 2019 11:57 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week, with just a few days to go before February 14th, Rich and Aindrea are discussing Valentine’s Day! Is it worth celebrating? How can you make it count when you’re long distance? With tips on how to keep Valentine’s Day budget friendly and creative ways to celebrate whether you’re long distance or local, you’ll want to tune in!
18: E18: Being Intentional in Your Relationship
February 03, 2019 09:22 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week, Rich & Aindrea discuss what it means to be intentional in your relationship and the importance of doing it. From anticipating your partner's needs, making small but meaningful gestures to carrying more than your share of the load when times get tough, they provide tips and ideas for how to make sure your partner knows you care and that you're there to make their life easier and more enjoyable. They also discuss how you can make sure to be intentional in your relationship even when...
17: E17: Is Arguing in Relationships Healthy?
January 27, 2019 12:40 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week, Rich and Aindrea tackle the topic of arguing in relationships. How much is too much, and can it actually be healthy? They discuss how long distance can affect arguments, how arguments can evolve over the course of a relationship, and how to make sure you stay respectful to your partner when times are tricky. They even include some entertaining examples of their more humorous arguments over the years.
16: E16: Preparing to meet your long distance partner for the first time
January 20, 2019 11:41 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week's episode is a special one! Aindrea and Rich have turned a listener's question into a whole episode. This listener is only a few months away from meeting their long distance love for the first time and had questions about how to prepare to meet, how to reassure her family about travelling to meet this person, and any helpful travel tips Aindrea and Rich could share. They run through safety tips and catfishing warning signs, ideas for setting boundaries, how to soak up the amazing-n...
15: E15: Infidelity in relationships
January 13, 2019 14:34 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBThis week Rich and Aindrea are opening up the discussion on one of the most difficult topics in relationships: infidelity. In this episode, they discuss possible motivation factors in infidelity, the nature of a cheater, whether or not it's easier and more common for people in long distance relationships to cheat and so much more. They also share listener and social media followers' thoughts on the topic.
14: E14: The realities of seeing your family after moving away
January 06, 2019 16:04 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThey're baaaack! After a jet lag induced holiday hiatus, Aindrea and Rich fill you in on everything that happened while they were in the States. Then, they offer insight and advice on what it's like to see your family for the first time after moving away to be with your long distance love. From tips on how to settle into your place in your family once you've moved to how to battle homesickness after your family visit is over, this episode is a must-listen for those who are about to, or have ...
13: E13: Spending Christmas away from your family for the first time
December 23, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWith Christmas just a few days away, we’re focusing on those of you who have moved to be with your significant other over the past year. If you won’t be returning home for the holidays this year, you might be going through a hard time emotionally. We’re here to provide advice and ideas for how you can make this Christmas period enjoyable, even if you’re far from everything you know.
12: E12: Phone sex!!
December 16, 2018 08:04 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn this cheeky episode, Rich and Aindrea discuss that one topic so many long distancers know well but blush at - phone sex. They talk through the benefits of it, the challenges of getting started, and discuss some new technology that can make phone sex even better. Things get silly…
11: E11: Mental Health in Relationships
December 09, 2018 16:47 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIn episode 11 of From Long Distance to Marriage, Aindrea and Rich discuss how mental health can affect relationships and touch on how it has affected their own relationship, and their own lives personally. They highlight how long distance relationships (and relationships in general) can be affected by things like anxiety, depression, and phobias. They also share examples of how they've tried to be there for one another and how you can help ease the burden of mental health for your partner, a...
10: E10: Keeping your relationship fresh
December 02, 2018 17:02 - 58 minutes - 54 MBRelationships don't stay new and exciting forever. There will be periods throughout your relationship where you have to work a little harder to bring that initial honeymoon period-feel back. And that's natural. In this episode, Aindrea and Rich discuss a few reasons why this might happen in a relationship, discuss the importance of working hard together as a team to keep the spark alive, and share some tips for keeping your relationship fresh.
9: E9: The pain points that come with closing the distance
November 25, 2018 19:29 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBAny time you move in with a partner, there's going to be a tricky settling in period. This looks different for every couple. But when you throw in the complications that come with a long distance relationship, the pain points can be more difficult to navigate. Closing the distance is one of the most thrilling experiences, but it helps to understand the less exciting, day-to-day aspects of living together as a couple. In this episode, Aindrea and Rich recall the early days after they closed t...
8: E8: The Joys & Importance of Establishing Traditions with Your Partner
November 18, 2018 09:12 - 48 minutes - 44 MBIn last week's episode, Aindrea and Rich touched on the not-so-pleasant and trickier aspects of moving to be with your long distance love. In Episode 8, they follow up with a discussion around how much they love what Aindrea's big move has allowed them to do - become a couple with their own traditions. With the holidays fast approaching, learn about how they make the days special, establishing their own traditions and how this helps Aindrea when she's far from her family.
7: E7: The realities of moving for your long distance partner
November 11, 2018 14:53 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn today's episode, Rich interviews Aindrea about just what it's like to leave everything you know behind to move and be with your significant other. We discuss the scariest parts of moving, common reservations and provide some tips on how to prepare yourself for the big move.
6: E6: Does porn have a place in relationships?
November 04, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBDoes porn have a place in relationships? Porn has never been so readily available as it is today, and opinions are divided on it. Some people think it's toxic and has no place in a relationship, other couples enjoy it. In this episode, Aindrea and Rich invited opinions from listeners and discuss the responses, tackling a number of issues and giving their opinion on porn in relationships. The discussion includes: Is porn toxic? Do insecurities play too much of a role in your relationship?...
5: E5: What amuses us about each other's country
October 28, 2018 08:57 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWhen you're planning the big move to close the distance, your thoughts are on the excitement and what needs to be done. What may not be at the top of your mind are all the little differences that you didn't expect - in this episode, Aindrea and Rich give their rundown of what they found the most amusing or unusual (sometimes even annoying) about each other's country, England and the United States.
4: E4: What's your love language?
October 21, 2018 08:14 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThere are 5 different love languages, and knowing which one fits you the best will help you and your partner communicate effectively. In this episode, Aindrea and Rich take a love language quiz and take you through the different types you can fall into. If you'd like to take the same quiz, you can find it here: https://www.beliefnet.com/love-family/relationships/quiz/the-5-love-languages-quiz.aspx?sid=cd1edc80
3: E3: Date ideas for married couples
October 14, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBA date with your partner should be many things - it should be enjoyable, provide quality time together, and should most definitely be a regular occurrence. In episode three, we talk everything dates, starting with our perhaps slightly definition of what constitutes as a date. From there we move on to how important they are to a relationship, how they strengthen your bond and even provide some fun alternative date ideas.
2: E2: The benefits of long distance relationships
October 05, 2018 19:14 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBThe list of challenges and pitfalls of a long distance relationship are long, but Aindrea and Rich are proud of and thankful for their roots as a long distance couple and share some of the reasons others should be, too. In Episode 2 of From Long Distance to Marriage, Aindrea and Rich discuss the often overlooked benefits of being in a long distance relationship, from honing better communication skills to remembering not to take their love for granted, even years down the line.
1: E1: Our story
September 30, 2018 18:07 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBIn the first episode, Aindrea and Rich take you back to when they were 17 and met on an online forum. Hear about the emotions, challenges and excitement that make up the details of a long distance relationship and how they made it from two teenagers living 5,000 miles apart to a happily married couple.