During these hard times, keeping your relationship strong can seem like a daunting task. This article will address four key areas of conflict in a relationship: Communication, Respect and Equality, Consent & Boundaries, and Personal Freedom. It will also help you navigate the tough waters of quarantine with your partner. Here are some tips for surviving the quarantine and making your relationship stronger than ever.
Communication
While you may be unable to spend time with your partner during the quarantine, you can still do a few things to keep your connection strong. Try a spa night, making an album of old photos, making cocktails, or even going to see a concert. Date nights are a vital part of any relationship, and they can strengthen your communication, commitment, and happiness. In addition, dates help you relax and relieve stress while boosting your feelings of happiness and fulfillment.
Personal Freedom
The term “quarantine” is used to describe a period of a person’s life when he or she is not permitted to leave the house or go outside. This time of quarantine has several negative effects on the person’s health and personal freedom. Extensive quarantines can lead to homelessness, domestic violence, and child abuse. In addition, extended quarantines can increase sex trafficking and suicides. In these difficult times, it’s essential to balance personal freedom and safety.
Consent & Boundaries
If your relationship is experiencing difficulties, it’s time to work on your boundaries and establish consent. Consent refers to your agreement to do something that involves you and your partner. It can be in the form of physical contact, holding hands, kissing, or having sex. Setting and sticking to boundaries can improve the quality of your relationship, so be sure to start by learning about them.
Keeping connections with family and friends
Keeping connections with family and friends during the period of quarantine is possible but will require initiative on your part. While reaching out to people may be intimidating, it is also rewarding when it pays off. If you’re afraid of rejection, reaching out can be intimidating, too, but you can overcome these fears and make it work. If you’re worried about feeling lonely, ask how the person you’re trying to reach is coping with the pandemic.
Keeping relationships strong despite constant close quarters
Being in close quarters with your significant other can make relationships feel like suffocating. Suddenly your partner isn’t just your partner – they’re your roommate, coworker, and friend. This is the closest you’ll have to your partner for months. When this happens, you might feel stir-crazy and resentful. Here are some tips to keep your relationship going during quarantine.