#95 How to stay strong as a couple when often apart (Part 3) - with Rhoda Bangerter

About this episode

This episode discusses strategies for maintaining strong relationships during long periods of separation.

Episode takeaways: Holding the Fort Abroad — real stories, practical tools, emotional support Series description A podcast series for the partner managing life at home while their spouse/partner travels for work. Based on my Holding the Fort Abroad book. If you are the one away or anyone supporting families where one parent works away, this episode is a must listen to understand what a holding the fort parent is going through. . If you are carrying the parenting load, emotional load, decision fatigue or feeling alone in your relationship, each episode shares a short reading from my book Holding the Fort Abroad , some behind the scenes, and practical ways to feel more supported and less alone. Episode 3: Strengthening Long Distance Relationships (LDR): Building a Joint Life Beyond Logistics What is going on? LDR is a big topic Effects of distance on the couple relationship Coming back together again and leaving well Conflict and Repair Different media to communicate Technology for connection and intimacy Trust Different couple stages: new couples, long term couples, with children, with no children, how many times you see each other, how far apart you are Timezones Benefits/Reasons…

People in this episode

Host: Rhoda Bangerter

Topics covered

• long distance relationships
• communication
• emotional support
• conflict resolution
• joint life
• parenting load

Keywords

• long distance relationships
• communication technology
• emotional load
• conflict repair
• joint life
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Holding the Fort Abroad

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