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We had to wade through the muck a bit. But ultimately, this is a good one. A note for myself to listen to this before the next time we're apart for a long period of time. Considering that I'm writing this in May of 2020, who knows when that will be. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, perhaps. Distance is also what makes the partners grow stronger, individually.

• (19:27) I mention Esther Perel on the Knowledge Project, available here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atXKntdX2UY
• (36:46) Fertile sadness, fertile longing
• (39:00) Lessons on how to stay in love from Week Thirteen
• (41:29) On becoming different people while apart
• (48:24) Your first fight defines the rest of your fights

Thanks for listening. If any of this hits home for you or sparks a conversation between you and your partner, we'd love to hear from you.  Find us on Instagram @caroclaireburke or @ri_soserious.

- Riley

Acknowledgments

Thanks as always to our wonderful family and friends who have helped along the way. Specifically, our muse @floriandelomme for his generosity in allowing us the use of his Tulum sunset in our cover art; @anka1027 for her knowledge of all things podcasting; her renaissance husband @gnarliehewson for our highly rad intro music; and, of course, @mollylophotography and @edwardslater, whose empathy and talent are on display in every photo of our wedding (and could be for yours—message them directly or visit their website).