Guest Blog: How to Survive the Coronavirus Quarantine with Your Partner
Since the COVID-19 lockdown has forced us to hunker down and spend more time with the people we love, couples are learning how to navigate some significant relationship changes. It can feel strange to suddenly have your partner around all the time. And if you’re both working from home, you may be fighting off some new sources of conflict — work stress, household distractions, and inconsistent routines, to name a few. As you adjust to these changes, check out the following resources for help keeping your relationship strong and healthy!
Set Healthy Routines
8 Things the Happiest Couples Do Every Morning
Fit To Be In Love: A Couples Workout Plan
7 Bedtime Routines to Get Your Marriage Glowing
Spend Quality Time Together
36 Cool Things to Do with Your S/O at Home
Start a Book Club with Your Partner
3 Reasons Why Couples Who Cook Together, Stay Together
How to Deal with a Partner Who Won’t Get Off Their Phone
Make Space for Alone Time
5 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Alone Time in Your Relationship
Promoting Mental Health at Home: How to Design the Perfect Meditation Room
How to Make the Most of Your Alone Time
Learn How to Disagree
Why Conflict Is Healthy for Relationships
All Couples Fight: 11 Therapist-Approved Tips to Argue Fairly
7 Ways Happy Couples Deal with Disagreements Differently
How to Keep Negativity out of Your Marriage
If the lockdown is putting a strain on your relationship, try to establish a new routine, carve out time for yourself, and resolve arguments constructively. Communicate with your partner and let them know how you’re feeling. Working through conflict and spending quality time together can help you form a strong bond of understanding and affection during your time stuck inside. Getting through the quarantine with your partner isn’t just about surviving — it’s about thriving!
Today’s blog was written by guest blogger/life and career coach Julie Morris. See other blogs at http://juliemorris.org/blog/ .