If your sleep plan is getting in the way of your relationship, this episode is for you.

What happens when your relationship looks perfectly fine on paper, but something doesn't quite feel right?

In this episode, we chat about the growing trend of the "Luddite boyfriend" and why having less of a social media presence is suddenly being seen as one of the biggest green flags in dating. Is being more present with your partner becoming more attractive than being permanently online?

We also explore a powerful relationship analogy: Is your boat slowly sinking?

Most relationships don't fall apart overnight. More often, it's the tiny leaks that go unnoticed until the damage feels overwhelming. We discuss how to spot those early warning signs and why awareness is one of the greatest gifts you can give your relationship.

Finally, we answer a listener's question that's likely to resonate with many long-term couples:

"Do I miss my partner… or do I just miss being in a relationship?"

It's an honest conversation about comfort, security, fear of change and how to tell the difference between loving the life you've built and truly feeling connected to the person you're sharing it with.

• Why "Luddite boyfriends" are becoming the latest dating green flag

• How social media can quietly become the third person in your relationship

• Why relationships rarely end suddenly, and what the early warning signs often look like

• A simple daily exercise to help you notice how your relationship is really feeling

• The hidden cost of tolerating little frustrations for too long

• How to know whether you're staying because of love or because leaving feels too frightening

"Strong marriages aren't built by avoiding storms. They're built by two people who decide the boat isn't allowed to sink."

If you rated your relationship every day for the next week, what patterns would you notice, and what are you currently tolerating that deserves your attention?

Have you ever caught yourself wondering whether you were holding onto the relationship or the person? Or has social media ever created tension in your relationship?

Send us your thoughts or your relationship questions. We'd love to feature them in a future episode.

Get in touch

Sara Liddle — info@inflori.co.uk | www.inflori.co.uk

Anna Stratis — coachdocanna@gmail.com | www.coachdocanna.com

Welcome to the podcast!

Sara & Anna are back with a fresh dose of conversation and reflection. From the vibes of city life versus island chill, to what keeps us awake at 4 am, to how advertising quietly shapes our romantic expectations, we’re diving deep this week.

Love Desk: We look at how advertising has shaped our romantic rituals:

• Why women began shaving legs and underarms (thanks to a Gillette campaign)

• How De Beers convinced the world that diamonds = love

• Hallmark’s role in making Valentine’s cards feel mandatory

• The hidden pressure of sexual frequency “norms”

All raising the question: how much of what we think is romantic is really just marketing?

Hot Topic: Can men and women ever just be friends? Sara and Anna unpack both sides:

• When friendship feels natural versus when boundaries blur

• The role of jealousy and trust in how couples navigate opposite-sex friendships

• Why “special energy” can be risky if it crosses into intimacy

• The importance of keeping your closest bond sacred within your relationship

• Where they disagree (yes, it happens!) and what it says about how different couples set boundaries

Listener Question: "I’m a single parent, and the other parent never contributes to gifts like birthdays or Christmas. I suggested we work it out together, but they ignored me. What should I do?" We explore:

• Why co-parenting often involves ego clashes and value differences

• How gifts link to love languages and what each parent is really trying to express

• Ways to reduce conflict for the kids, who often feel caught in the middle

• Practical steps for reframing conversations and moving forward

Takeaway: From diamonds to friendships to co-parenting, we’re reminded how much external pressures can shape our relationships.

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Till Next Time

Stay Connected Sara Liddle — www.inflori.co.uk Anna Stratis — www.coachdocanna.com

Welcome to the podcast!

Our hosts navigate the fascinating concepts of love and commitment. Covering topics ranging from the joy of revived romance after half a century to the concerning downfall in marriage rates, this discussion dives into the rich facets of relationships.

Love Desk: The podcast begins with a touching recounting of a couple who return to Jersey, united after 45 years of separate lives, asserting that true love withstands the test of time.

Hot Topic: Why are marriage rates on the decline?

Discussing deeper concerns, about the declining marriage rates, its future impacts, and what it signifies for society's view on traditional marital commitment. Additional topics examined include the reality of marriage duration and its repercussions on cohabitation, faith, and financial aspects.

Marriage and Self-Achievement: Exploring the Positive Outcomes of Marital Stability

Insights are provided into both tangible and intangible benefits of marriage on personal accomplishment. Correlations are made between successful marriages, mental strength, career growth, and overall success. Toward the end, optimism fills the air as the conversation anticipates the positive changes that Gen Z could bring to future marriage trends.

Navigating Change in Long-Term Relationships: Fostering Self-Exploration and Personal Growth

Delving into personal fulfilment and relationship dynamics, the show explores the unsettled feelings that may crop up in enduring relationships. Emphasizing the importance of recognizing internal dialogue, the episode discourages the blame game and promotes open communication for personal growth.

Question: "I'm starting to get itchy feet and I can't explain it but I'm ready for a shift or change in life. The last time I felt like this, I ended up divorced. There were other issues too. I'm in a long-term relationship but we aren't married. I'm not sure how to play it or whether to say anything. I feel like they are happy and settled but something is missing for me, some personal fulfilment."

As the conversation moves forward, it underlines the stabilizing effect a relationship can have on career changes and debunks assumptions that could warp our perceptions of our partner's supportiveness. Ending on a high note, the hosts accentuate the value of nurturing curiosity, open communication, and delaying instant reactions to feelings of unrest. Encouraging listeners to delight in safe self-exploration within relationships, the episode stresses the importance of evolving as an individual while deepening the bond with a partner.

Till next time!

Get in touch

Geordie Lass & Doc Sass

Email - info@geordielass.com with your relationship hot topics or questions. All questions are fully confidential.

Sara Liddle

Email: info@inflori.co.uk

Website: www.inflori.co.uk

Relationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/reset

Anna Stratis

Email: coachdocanna@gmail.com

Website: www.coachdocanna.com

Sara is still feeling comfy and cosy in warm winter sweaters. Anna's, for some reason, is chatting about baby wipes. She always brings an element of surprise.

Love Desk: Science suggests that sleeping with your partner improves your sleep. Gain intriguing insights derived from scientific studies about sleeping better together or apart. What's your verdict?

Tune in to learn more about co-sleeping and Anna's Excel spreadsheet.

Hot Topic: Have you chosen your hard in your relationship?

Exploring what choosing your hard means, as two coaches of couples and individuals in relationships, Anna and Sara discuss what this means for your relationship. It's hard to leave, but it's also hard to stay. Which side is going to be the hardest?

Questions: Since I've moved in with my partner, I've started to see a different side to him. He's always in a bad mood around the house because of his financial situation, and there isn't much romance left. I feel like we rushed things. It was a panic because of the money situation. Should I break up with him?

This is an excellent follow-up to the hot topic. Couples will inevitably relax after they move in together, which can cause a loss of closeness, connection, and intimacy. On top of this, financial pressure will only magnify this. Moving out of this situation can feel black and white; you're either in or out. There is more to this; further exploration is needed to work through this and make a conscious decision. It's time to lean into the challenge.

It always ends on a food note, and this week, Sara is making Pad Thai in the @Thermomix. Perhaps they should switch to a food podcast instead.

Till next time!

Get in touch

Geordie Lass & Doc Sass

Email info@geordielass.com with hot topics or questions about your relationship. All questions are entirely confidential.

Sara Liddle

Email: info@inflori.co.uk

Website: www.inflori.co.uk

Relationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/reset

Anna Stratis

Email: coachdocanna@gmail.com

Website: www.coachdocanna.com

The girls are excited and giddy today!

Sara's getting ready for two weeks of chillout as she exits the planet and takes a break. Anna is getting ready to leave Canada and head back to her man.

With jazz hands to introduce the relationship international news correspondence desk (aka love desk) is sharing how to express gratitude to your partner.

The hot topic is a goodie - the girls discuss recovering from a break-up! We have all been there and it's a tough, dark place to be. Tune in to find out more and full acknowledgement of how bad this can feel.

Author Shout out - William Bridges - Transitions: Making sense of life's changes

The question of the week - "How do I help my partner find a job?" it's not all as it may seem.

Slightly longer podcast tody, there is shutting the girls up today and yep they mention sex again at the end ......

This week on Geordie Lass & Doc Sass, we’re chatting dating fatigue, AI partners, phone addiction, and whether technology is quietly getting in the way of the relationships we say matter most.

From the rise of the “dating recession” to doom-scrolling our evenings away, we unpack how modern life is reshaping connection, intimacy, and the way we show up for each other.

Plus, we answer a listener question about what to do when one partner needs more space than the other, and why that dynamic can feel so painful.

Love Desk:

This week we discuss the rise of the dating recession and why fewer young adults are actively dating despite many saying they still want relationships.

We explore:

• Why dating app fatigue may be putting people off romance

• The confidence crisis affecting modern dating

• Whether technology is making connection easier or harder

• Why more people seem to be turning to AI companionship

• Why “putting yourself out there” may matter more than ever

Hot Topic: Does Technology Improve Your Relationship or Hinder It?

Technology should make life easier… but is it actually making us less connected?

We unpack:

• How endless notifications and multiple messaging platforms create communication overload

• Why social media and scrolling can quietly steal presence from your relationship

• The addictive nature of phones and the “autopilot scroll” many of us fall into

• Why being physically present isn’t the same as being emotionally present

• How technology can become a wedge between partners without us noticing

• The challenge of screen time awareness and reclaiming time for your relationship

Challenge for listeners:

Check your weekly screen time report and ask yourself, if I put just some of that time back into my relationship, what would change?

Listener Question:

“My partner says they need more space than I do. I don’t want to smother them, but it makes me feel rejected. How do we balance this?”

A deeply relatable question, and one many couples quietly struggle with.

We discuss:

• Why needing different amounts of space is common in relationships

• How attachment styles can influence this dynamic

• Why your partner needing space does not automatically mean rejection

• The stories we tell ourselves when someone asks for distance

• How insecurity and fear of abandonment can shape our reactions

• Why understanding your own triggers matters before addressing the issue together

• How to explore what “healthy space” looks like for each partner

• When compromise is possible, and when deeper incompatibility may be present

Final Thoughts

Relationships in 2026 come with challenges previous generations never had to navigate.

From dating apps to AI partners to social media addiction, technology is changing how we connect, communicate, and show up for one another.

But the heart of the conversation remains the same:

Connection requires presence.

And presence is something we have to choose, intentionally.

Till Next Time…

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Sara Liddle — info@inflori.co.uk | www.inflori.co.uk

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