COVID-19 Survival Guide: How Annoying is Your S.O. and How to Deal With It

Multiple lockdowns and stay-at-home orders have been implemented in different parts of the world to prevent the uncontrollable spread of the SARS-CoV-2 that causes the illness called COVID-19. As these orders are in place, some relationships try to make it through, and it not without difficulty.

Reports of an increasing number of divorce cases have been reported in a Chinese city where couples are required to stay indoors together. The UK and the US are also reporting similar news, says an article.

According to a domestic abuse expert from Australia, the isolation orders can trigger an increase in violent incidents among couples. According to a report by Women's Aid in Ireland, its helpline has been receiving phone calls from women who had sneaked into their cars to get support during the current crisis.

Even healthy relationships are feeling the impact of COVID-19, while the majority of the population already struggles to survive the effects of the crisis on their work, finances, social networks, and health.

By being with each other in the same place every day, couples who are quarantined together are also discovering a new setup in their relationships. And right now, a lot of relationships are feeling these strains

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Here are some tips to keep your relationship healthy amid the 24/7 quarantine setup brought by the COVID-19 crisis:

Acceptance of the Challenge

As a lot of people are using social media to share their new lifestyle after orders of lockdown, some couples are struggling to control their children, maintain personal hygiene, and finding non-COVID-19 topics to discuss.

If you are not enjoying being confined inside a small space with your significant other does not mean that you are a terrible partner. Humans have different needs.

A lot of people require privacy and solitude to function properly. The mental health of individuals and their happiness depends on the routine that has been disturbed by the sudden change of lifestyle brought by the pandemic.

Their mental health is also affected by the hobbies and interests they cannot pursue at the moment. Additionally, the changes in their social lives have shown a significant impact on their mental health.  

Communication is the Key

Partners should communicate with each other about their feelings. It is important to talk about their methods of combatting anxiety and stress brought by the current crisis.

By doing this, both partners will be able to find that they have different coping mechanisms. Acknowledging this difference helps prevent conflict.

Formulate a Daily Routine

It is extra challenging to follow a routine when you are trapped in a small space. However, with a structured day, stress can be minimized and can even improve one's mental health. This is also applicable to children because it helps a lot if they have a routine and knows what to do throughout the day.