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
Latest Episodes
Indepartners in Captivity: We’re NOT doing THAT again!
Lisa and Kurt discuss their tumultuous summer, marked by Kurt’s open-heart surgery in early July and their subsequent seven weeks together (a new Indepartners record!). As Kurt recovered at Lisa’s, the Indepartners had to navigate t...
Hey, Neighbor! Stories of Same-City LATs with Dr. Laura Funk
In this episode, Kurt and Lisa interview Dr. Laura Funk, a sociologist and social gerontologist who studies LAT couples living in the same metro area. Dr. Funk shares themes of the meaning couples give to their relationship choices and ho...
A Portfolio of International Lovers: Gloria and Igor's Story
What happens when two people visiting their home country go online looking only for something light and fun, but end up falling for each other? The start of a great love story and an indepartnership! Gloria and Igor share the...
Tables Turned: Relationship Researchers Put the Indepartners under the Microscope
In this episode we bring you an interview with a twist: Lisa and Kurt are the interviewees! Social psychology relationship researchers Brie Muzzy and Brad Sagarin study various types of intentional relationships, such as polyamorous...
Contributors
Podcasts we love
Check out these other fine podcasts recommended by us, not an algorithm.
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project