Strengthen Your Relationship During COVID-19 – H&S Love Affair

4 Ways To Strengthen Your Relationship During This Pandemic

The current pandemic is an extremely volatile situation and has been taking a toll on a lot of couples. It’s a time where individuals have had to deal with stress in their career, homes and personal lives. Even though this seems like a long tiring endless process, whereby couples have had to stay indoors for a long stretch of time invading each other’s personal spaces, some couples are just doing fine while others are failing in their relationship. The question is why are some couples surviving then, whilst others struggling? Well, it’s important to understand that every individual is different but there are a number of things that can be used as a checklist to make sure that each individual does his/her best to uphold their relationship. It’s all about finding the right balance and keeping the stress and emotions in control while replacing it with love and compassion for one another. Below are the 4 ways to strengthen your relationship during this pandemic!

1. Know What’s Stressing You Out- The current situation is a stressful one that can take the toll on even the best relationships. It’s no secret that couples that are stressed tend to be more irritable the stress builds up if not reduced and as a result, can slowly cause a drift in the couples making it harder to cope with each other’s struggles. It’s therefore important to pick up the stressors earlier and learn what’s causing the stress and then work on ways of reducing that stress and support one another.

2. Keep A Check On Your Emotions- It’s normal given the stressful situation to have emotions running high. However, when your emotions get the better of you and are out of control that’s when there’s a problem. In a relationship, it’s important to communicate feelings to one another but some emotions such as anger can have a negative effect on your relationship. If you feel anger, embrace it first, then calm yourself down drink a glass of water or count to 10 or take deep breaths to distract and control your emotion. It also helps to remind yourself of all the good qualities your partner possesses to calm your thoughts. Take a time-out if you both need to. It’s better to calm yourself than deal with one another when one or both of you are not in the right frame of mind. Again support your partner emotionally. When things calm down talk about what infuriated him/her and ways of preventing another meltdown.

3. Keep Reminding Yourself Of The Love- When you remind yourself of the love that exists between you and your partner, it’s easier to face as well as handle a stressful situation. Conflicts become easier to resolve as well. Being grateful to one another and showing gratitude and love can really help blossom your relationship even during a stressful time like this pandemic.

4. Have Some Funtime Together- If you make time for fun during the isolation as a couple, you are going to sail through it. Whether it’s just cuddling on the couch and watching a movie together or doing a fun activity together. Find out what you both enjoy. For couples who spend some fun quality time together, not only does the bond strengthen but also facing and combating stressful situation becomes much easier.

Remember, if you are struggling and are finding it difficult to co-exist with your partner then it could mean time for individual therapy. Don’t feel ashamed to contact a therapist who can walk you through this stressful period.

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