How to enjoy a couple’s relationship in times of Covid

How to enjoy a couple's relationship in times of Covid

In times of covid it is practically impossible to be able to relate to the family, especially if there were suspected or confirmed cases, how can a couple relationship survive then?

Nobody knows what they have until they lose it, this is a very common phrase among society, however, nobody understands the meaning of it until effectively the things that we had before disappear or diminish, that is why it is important to live each moment as something unique and special and make the best of both the good things and the not so good, something that this COVID19 pandemic has taught us, which has put the relationship of many couples to the test.

Something that became so common as going on vacation, on the weekend, to a party, meeting with friends, to the cinema, to a restaurant or to the beach, has changed thanks to what is now known as the new normal, a new A way of life that has cost the whole world to adapt, and needless to say to couples, whether they have children or not, because now it is not only about taking care of themselves but also about strengthening the relationship.

Unfortunately, the statistics in Mexico show that during this time of confinement there was an increase in the number of cases of domestic violence as a result of the confinement, lack of employment and living with the family for long periods of time, which revealed that There are times that not even family members can stand each other, therefore, this time we will share some things you can do to enjoy the relationship in times of COVID19.

Share the pain. The COVID19 pandemic broke with established routines such as recreational activities and jobs, to this is added the death of colleagues, neighbors, acquaintances, friends or relatives, which increases the feeling of pain and sadness and that at the same time translates in irritability and anger, so it is advisable to have conversations where love and support stand out.

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Now that they spend more time together at home, they can make cooking equipment, take the dog for a walk, search for television programs of common interest or start a project together, they can even video call other family members, as this type of thing will make your relationship is strengthened even more, however, it is also important to give yourself your personal space still inside the house, this in order to withdraw at certain times to reorganize your thoughts or perform activities alone, now that if the house is too small, a solution would be to go for a walk for a couple of hours so that other family members can calm down for a while.

Playing sports, cooking something tasty and healthy as well as getting ready for dinner are excellent options, as they increase self-esteem.

During this confinement, many couples experienced a decrease in carnal desire, while many others, the activity under the sheets served to distract them from stress, since the latter is the culprit that the desire increases or decreases, a good advice to enjoy more of This activity is to spend 10 minutes kissing and caressing creating a pleasant atmosphere to initiate physical contact.

The important thing is to get the good things out of the current health crisis facing the whole world, it may not be easy at first but if there is support and availability from the couple, great things can be achieved, and it may happen that they realize that they are for each other, or on the contrary, discover that they are not the type of people with whom you want to spend a large part of your life and then dedicate that time to yourself, your family, or your children if you have them .