HOW TO PRESERVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP DURING QUARANTINE

In the era of COVID-19, as more and more states mandate that people stay at home to flatten the contagion curve, many couples are feeling the impact of being together constantly. For some, this may be a make-or-break moment, particularly as social distancing and isolation leave them feeling cooped up. Here are my strategies to help strengthen relationships when couples, including those with children, have to be together in the same space for a prolonged period of time:

Respect each other’s coping styles, but also communicate your needs

Everyone processes tragic events differently. This is where clear communication comes in. If you feel you aren’t getting the emotional support you need from your partner, or conversely, if your partner’s constant need to discuss what’s happening in the news or talk through “what if” scenarios is causing you more anxiety, it’s time to open up a dialogue.

Love hack

Your partner will do things you don’t like, but you have control over how upset you get. Try to appreciate that both of you are going through a pretty intense time, and that your partner’s behavior probably wasn’t intended to be hurtful. Try to cultivate a sense of gratitude by focusing on the kind and supportive things your partner is also doing.

Put regular alone time on your agenda

Even if you’re both enjoying being under the same roof all day every day, your routine should also include some you-time. It’s not about getting away from each other, but rather taking an hour or two to invest in yourself, which will be beneficial for you both in the long run.

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Go all in

Look for the best parts of your relationship and double down on them. Are you good at raising your kids together? Are you able to soothe each other’s anxieties? Can you share laughs at the absurdities of quarantine life? Now is the time to do more of those things.

Recalibrate expectations

Identify the weak spots in your relationship. How can you mitigate them while enduring this trying period? Maybe you and your partner bicker too much, communicate poorly, or lack passion. Rather than dwell on those things, lower the pressure on yourself to improve in these areas, at least for now. This will help reduce feelings of disappointment and frustration.

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