- June 2, 2020
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It’s Day 80 of quarantine, and you notice that the dishwasher hasn’t been emptied the entire day. Was it yours or your significant other’s turn? The everyday mundane can lead to additional tiffs for couples, likely an effect of the added time couples are spending together in combination with the added stressors of the pandemic.
While quarantine is an essential part of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, there are certain relationship challenges couples are facing right now that can ultimately make or break relationships. We’ve researched a few of those newfound struggles and the accompanying solutions that you and your partner should consider while in quarantine:
The Challenge: Small Fights are More Common

In general, things just seem more irritating. Perhaps it’s finding the right show to binge or miscommunication about who takes care of the garbage, the smallest things seem to get blown out of proportion. In fact, you both might forget precisely why you’re arguing so passionately about something so trivial.
The Solution: Focus on Your Communication Skills
Take a deep breath. While a full sink of dishes is annoying, it doesn’t mean you get to take out your frustration on your partner. Rather, try to focus on the true reason behind why you’re both fighting and talk it out. Listen to your partner and be honest. Sometimes the building blocks to positive communication get lost in the disorganization.
Remember, you’re both where you are in your relationship for a reason: your solid communication and listening skills. Make it a point to adhere to those crucial concepts.
The Challenge: You’re Both Managing More Stress

You’re each going to experience stress in your relationship or individually, but being trapped indoors only exacerbates those, at times, overbearing emotions. Here’s how to combat that seemingly unavoidable stress.
The Solution: Be Intentional About Relaxation
Now more than ever, it’s essential that you and your partner make time to just RELAX. Take a breath or even a nap, find a new show or movie that you’ll both enjoy. Anything to remove yourself from the drag of work or absence of routine is the best way to introduce positive self-care habits into your lives. No matter what you agree on, you’ll discover the benefits of setting aside time away from your anxieties.
Want to explore another activity other than Netflix and wine? There’s a bevy of yoga, fitness, and wellness routines online that are specifically designed to achieve optimal relaxation. So, whether you’re holding the tree pose for 10 minutes or simply hopping on the treadmill for an hour, including such self-care activities will ensure you both personal and romantic progress.
The Challenge: Alone Time Seems Non-Existent

You already know everything there is to know about each other, right down to favorite Ben & Jerry’s flavors and where to NOT tickle. Where do you go from there? It can be difficult to spur up conversations that don’t feel as if you both loop endlessly in the same motions.
The Solution: Focus on Your Emotional Connection
Whether you like it or not, you’re going to be spending a lot of time together. Something as straightforward as separating yourselves in your apartment or house while working is perfectly fine during your workday. But it’s important to realize that you possess an incredible opportunity to discuss literally anything you’ve always wanted to talk to your significant other about. This isn’t about airing out dirty laundry, it’s about getting into specific topics that’ll nurture deeper conversations.
The Challenge: You’re Apart From Loved Ones

The Solution: Virtual Connections are Easier Than Ever
Distance doesn’t have to hinder how you interface with your loved ones. Fortunately, due to the fact that we live in the day and age of modern technology, interacting with loved ones is quite simple and streamlined. Through apps like FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, and Google Hangouts, you and your significant other can connect with relatives and friends in less than a minute. Coordinate weekly meetings over glasses of wine or even set up game nights via interactive online games perfect for competing from afar.
The Challenge: Romantic Dates Aren’t Possible

The Solution: Get Creative
First of all, don’t panic. Quarantine or not, there are always ways to mix things up and foster romantic evenings. Because of our daily routines, we often get comfortable with going through the motions without spontaneity. Make a concerted effort to set aside nights for each other. The best part? You don’t have to break the bank to coordinate an enchanting dinner. Research an exciting new recipe to craft together or even surprise your significant other with their favorite meal.
Let’s take it a step further and change the scenery. All you need is a small folding table, some chairs, and a few candles, and you’ve got yourselves a calming summer meal in the height of quarantine. It’s more important now than ever to introduce creativity into your relationship.
There’s no question that quarantine presents a handful of relationship challenges for couples. The circumstances can breed negativity and listlessness. But we don’t have to submit to that. Within this pandemic, we can leverage the increased amount of face time to not only survive but thrive through new, unique hardships. This isolation will test our strength, but the battles you and your partner win together will only make your bond stronger as we learn to adapt and prepare for life after quarantine.
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