So, we used to have a routine. Go to work, come home, make dinner, eat with our partner, go to sleep, get up, and repeat the cycle (obviously we also went to the movies, a restaurant, the park, the beach, the mall, etc.). And suddenly, that’s over. The routine now is waking up, changing clothes (or not), being home, being home, and being home, maybe watching TV, or working remotely, exercising (or eating as many snacks as possible), learning something new, or checking everyone else’s lives on Instagram. No quarantine.
We used to see our partners morning and night, but now we’re with them 24/7. Being with someone all the time and feeling like you don’t have any privacy or time for yourself can be difficult for many people. So, we want to give you some tips to help you survive quarantine without divorces or breakups like in China .
- Try to maintain your routines as much as possible: We know not everyone has the option to work from home, but you can take some classes or do something you enjoy during the hours you’re used to at your desk. This allows you to focus on something different and not so much on your partner’s every move (remember, no one is perfect, so if we watch them all the time, the flaws that normally didn’t matter will be a thousand times more annoying).
- Respect each other’s private moments: While this shouldn’t only apply during quarantine, it’s even more important. If your partner likes video games and you like to gossip about the lives of celebrities , then come to an agreement to be able to do what you enjoy without feeling pressured or judged by the other. You should try to maintain a positive energy, and perhaps those moments alone doing what you enjoy will help you relax.
- Make weekend plans together: Before quarantine, you probably had weekend plans that motivated you. Don’t lose that habit. If you’re still working, why not keep up a routine of entertaining time together? You can visit virtual museums, watch movies or series on Netflix, cook together, play a virtual game together, learn something new, or take a dance class. Plan it to stay motivated throughout the week.
- Exercise: No matter what form you take, it can be yoga, dance classes, Zumba, strength training, whatever you want. This will help you release stress, feel good about yourself, and have something to distract your mind. It will also help you sleep better so you don’t think so much at bedtime.
- Divide the household chores: Since both of you will be home, in theory, you’ll both have equal time to do household chores. Come to an agreement on who will do what, or on which days one will do one thing and the other will do another. The important thing is to balance the workload to avoid arguments caused by feeling like you’re the “slave” in the relationship. There’s nothing more pleasant than knowing you have someone to support you with the less-than-enjoyable tasks like washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, etc.
- Remember why you’re locked down with that person: If you’re experiencing quarantine with someone, it means you had decided to be with them before it began. Therefore, there’s something about that person you wanted to be around, something you liked, or something you admired. Remember those points and focus on them. Imagine your life without that person, and if the thought of being without them doesn’t make you feel good, then do your best to keep that relationship alive until this period is over.
Remember that, like you, there are many others experiencing quarantine with their partners. If you find ways to spend this time peacefully, you’ll have been one of the quarantine heroes. Don’t give up and tell us about your experience in the comments section.
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