Indepartners
Think long distance relationships never work? Think again! In Indepartners, two behavioral scientists talk about the advantages and opportunities that come with a permanent, loving relationship – that happens to take place in two different cities.
Dr. Lisa Finkelstein and Dr. Kurt Kraiger have successfully navigated their careers while being, in their words, the happiest couple they know. As Lisa and Kurt explore the dynamics of love at a distance, couples living apart or living together will discover ways to be more intentional and get the most out of their relationships – and their personal lives.
Listen as Lisa and Kurt explore topics like intentionality, communication, and the value of rituals over holidays in a 30-minute format combining personal experience, humor, and relatable examples.
New episodes will drop on the 14th of each month.
Indepartners
Indepartners Communicate: Lisa and Kurt Hate the Phone
It’s no big news that communication is important to great relationships, but when you are indepartners, communication is the relationship most of the time! This makes it especially important to be intentional and communicate about communication (so meta); intentional not just what you communicate about, but also how you do it and how often.
In Episode 3, Lisa and Kurt break down these three elements. In the first segment, they discuss the different mediums of communication. Get ready for a game of over/under regarding how often they use the phone! In the second segment they talk about when (and how often) they communicate and the importance of taking advantage of the independent part of being indepartners, releasing the socially-imposed pressure to try to communicate as often as couples who cohabitate do. In the last segment they hit on what they communicate about, and what they intentionally choose not to (and why).
As always, they wrap up with ideas listeners can try in any type of relationship.
Thanks for listening!
Original Indepartners theme song composed by David W.K. Johnson.
Get in touch with us:
- Email: indepartnerspodcast@gmail.com
- Text or Voicemail: 504-313-4425
- Follow Kurt on Instagram at @urbankvrt
- Follow Lisa on Instagram at @doclisafink and online at demandtheshimmer.com
Learn more about the podcast and future episodes at demandtheshimmer.com/podcast.
