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Life Partners Podcast

Conversations between life partners and for life partners. Hosted by Maggie Ytreland.

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We did plastic detox over 7 days

We watched Netflix - 'Plastic Detox' documentary and we did a Plastic Detox over 7 days, a focused household clean up to reduce plastics. We talk about what we changed, what surprised us, where it was easier than expected, and where it wasn’t.

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Resolving conflict through effective communication

Communication is easy when life is easy. This episode is about what to do when it’s not. We share how we handle conflict, what escalates arguments fast, and the tools we use to calm down, talk clearly, and repair after tension, while staying honest.

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What is different after getting married?

So, you got married — and what’s changed? Maybe nothing? We’ll explore what’s changed for us.

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Marry or not to marry

That is the question.

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Empathy between partners (or lack of it!)

In this episode my partner and I explore the importance of empathy and how to show it and even bridge the gap when there is lack of empathy due to certain personality traits of our partner. Enjoy!

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How to make a podcast together with your partner?

00:00 Intro 00:51 The WHY behind Life Partners Podcast 02:24 Maggie's dirty secret 03:22 Podcast as a space 04:53 Maggie's favourite episode 06:22 How we make this podcast 15:55 Why you might want to make your own podcast 19:30 Can podcasting be for you?

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How to help your partner to settle in a new country

00:00 Intro 00:50 Story of our relationship 02:50 Mindset 03:38 Local rules 04:30 Getting a job 06:50 Partner’s support 07:50 Why paperwork 09>00 Why network 11:50 Why getting a job 13:20 Why language courses 15:35 Partner’s support again 19:20 Swinging 20:20 Pizza Grandiosa 22:10 Bunch of practical tips 23:26 Nothing is straightforward

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Survival guide to a long distance relationship

00:00 Introduction 00:56 Advice for early / young relationships 03:08 Reality check 04:09 Increase your chances of success by doing these things 10:10 Young vs. established relationships 12:00 Advice for mature / well established relationships

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Price of age difference between partners. Is it worth it?

00:00 Intro 00:45 Single guy age 40, broken? 08:25 Maturity levels 10:50 Benefits of age gap 12:35 Should we wait until we are both established? 16:15 Sneaky commercial right there! 16:30 Price of age difference later in life 18:55 Never too late to fall in love 20:10 Is it worth it?

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How to support your unemployed partner

When you let go of your current job and become unemployed, the life changes. Your relationship should be ready for this and we discuss in this episode how partners can support each other in this challenging time. We will share personal stories and bring your attention to what helped us the most. (00:00) Introduction (00:56) Joint decision (03:03) Special planning (05:00) Dealing with loss (07:54)…

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