COVID-19: How to manage your relationship with partner during this Lockdown
A lmost all of us are now affected by COVID-19 and the emergency measures being taken to slow its transmission. We’re stocking up on essential items. Schools across the country are closed, leaving us to homeschool our kids. Claustrophobia is settling in as theaters, stores, restaurants and small businesses shutter their doors. Financial concerns abound as thousands are losing hours at work or being laid off entirely, plus the stock market is fluctuating wildly. And beneath it all lurks the ominous concern: what if I or my loved ones get sick? To add to this already heavy list of worries, many of us aren’t used to spending so much time at home every day with our partner, even when a crisis isn’t in the mix. Love is 24/7, but usually our days together are not. Cabin fever may not be viral, but it is real: if we don’t take proactive steps to keep our relationships healthy, they could buckle under the pressure. Here are some actionable tips that you can begin using today to help y...