COVID-19 has changed a lot for us. We’re all adjusting to a new normal and spending a lot more time at home. That means a lot more family time. A lot more time for couples to reconnect. Being able to have more time together sounds amazing, but it can test you. So, here are 3 ways COVID-19 affects your relationship.
1. TIME SPENT. Spending time together is most definitely no longer a problem. Currently, I am seeing my better half every day all day. Which, I am eating up by the way. However, we do need time spent apart to co-exist. Like most people, if you spend every waking moment with another person you will eventually start snapping on each other. Spending quality time together is still important. You just have to make sure that you don’t overdo it. Especially since you will be able to now more than ever.
2.NOTICING HABITS. This one has been particularly difficult for me. I notice everything he does. Every breath he takes I know about it. Upon noticing a “new to me habit”, I pick it apart in my mind. “When did he start doing that?” “Has he been doing this the whole time?” I am not sure if I even wanted this information. The bad part is he is noticing all my weird quirks too. He always has, but it feels amplified now. I realize that maybe some of the habits I am picking up on are just things he has always done. It was just happening when he would normally be alone. So, I let him be. Unless it’s causing you, harm let them be weird. Everyone has their thing.
3.CREATE SPACE. Since, you will be in proximity you have to create some space. After you have spent time and noticed each other’s odd habits, it’s time for some alone time. At the time I am writing this we are both on our laptops in separate rooms of the house. Nothing is wrong. We’re just taking some time alone and to check in with ourselves. This keeps us from butting heads, so we can continue to enjoy each other’s company. Plus, I can get some work done before watching Arrow tonight. A great show that didn’t make my 6 Shows and Movies for Quarantine.
Make all of this extra time together with your partner the best it can be with your significant other. Don’t let COVID-19 self-isolation take a toll. As you adjust remember these 3 ways COVID-19 affects your relationship. Are you isolated with your partner? How are you coping? What’s your thought process?
