Relationships during the pandemic, does it still work?

We've been in this pandemic since March now, and lockdowns have brutally destroyed some relationships, and nobody really knows how to deal with it.

Couples that don't live together are advised not to visit each other as it's not classified as 'essential.' On the other hand, for couples who are deciding to live together, it might be a tough couple of weeks living under one roof with your 'other half.' Not all relationships are strong enough to survive this crisis.

Fairytales don't exist.

It would help if you kept in mind that you're not living in a fairytale or a romance movie and that relationships in real life are hard work, especially when you see each other 24/7 - That doesn't mean that you can't make it work.

I remember the time when my boyfriend and I didn't live together a couple of years ago. Every time we saw each other, we didn't want to be separated because we were very young, and most importantly, we didn't saw each other 24/7, as we do right now.

Right now, we live together (admitted that we don't see each other 24/7), and it isn't easy sometimes. But remember, as a couple, you might need individual space. As you are together, there isn't much 'you-time' left, which is quite important to stay healthy, both physically and mentally.

Talk about your thoughts and feelings.

One thing that is key for a healthy relationship is honesty, so why shouldn't you be honest during lockdowns? When your partner annoys you, tell him/her. It might help to talk about your thoughts to find a solution to your problems.

What I learned is that intimacy is important, especially when you're constantly annoying each other. Give each other a warm massage or just a lovely hug will do.

Enjoying things together is a perfect example to set your priorities in life. When you are relaxed, it's much easier to realize what is really important for you.

For example, I went out for a walk in nature; there were no people out there. It was just me, some trees and wind. It almost had therapeutic effects on me because afterward, I was so calm and relaxed.

If you're afraid that your relationship is about to end, I definitely recommend you to talk about it with your partner to get that doubt out of the way because if it's the right person for you, there will always be a solution that fits.