
How to Keep Your Relationship Strong During Times of Stress
Life is tough right now, and your relationship may struggle. For people who live together and face quarantine, shutdowns, and low or no employment, the stress can be unbearable. You love your partner, but even good relationships can crack under this level of stress and strain.
We talked to a few experts to find out what you can do to keep your relationship strong, in the current situation and beyond.
Take Some Time for Yourself
Lower Your Expectations Around Your Home
If you have kids, the house will probably not be as clean as you’d like. If you have household projects you were hoping would get done, they may be put on hold,” states couples counselor Raffi Bilek of Baltimore Family Center. “Try to be okay with things not meeting your normal expectations. These aren’t normal times, and your relationship will benefit more from the calm than from a mopped floor.”
Let Yourself Plan for the Future
Get on the Same Page About Your Fears
“Be honest about your fears,” states life coach Claire Pearson. “Financial worry is a big stressor right now. Use this as an opportunity to revisit your budget. Evaluate your finances together and make some decisions about how you might want to shift your spending for the next few months. Feeling like you are on the same page and knowing the status of your financial health will give you a sense of control and help minimize stress.”
Really Listen to Each Other
Show Gratitude to Each Other
Family therapist Allison Zamani reminds us to say thank you. “Being around our partners so much can lead to us taking them for granted. Add to that the enormous stress that we are carrying right now, and we can easily blow up at one another. Try to combat that with intentionally being grateful for your partner. Make a plan that, every day for the next five days, you are going to show your partner in at least three intentional ways that you love them. This could be making them a cup of tea, giving a massage, or a spontaneous gift. Whatever your partner would appreciate.”
Reconnect with Each Other
Conclusion
We wouldn’t be us if we didn’t add a reminder about exploring your mutual sexual pleasure. Keeping your relationship going is definitely possible, but it’s more fun when you add a sex toy or a role-play fantasy, too. When you’re ready to do some online shopping and bring the heat back to your relationship, Jack and Jill Adult is here to help.
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