What with couples being cooped up together, here& #39;s a list of suggestions/tips to come out of this crisis alive & still happily married https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😊" title="Smiling face with smiling eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face with smiling eyes"> (and once I& #39;m done with my list, feel free to add your tips as well so that others can benefit). Five main points, along with a sixth... [1/7]
Make sure you communicate your & #39;work& #39; timings even if you& #39;re at home, and then respect and honor that time. Just because your spouse is working from home, doesn& #39;t mean s/he can be disturbed. Work time requires concentration and dedication. Do NOT disturb ... [2/7]
If a habit of your partner is bothering you to the point of genuine anger, don& #39;t keep it bottled up. If s/he doesn& #39;t even know there& #39;s a problem, for sure there won& #39;t be a solution! [3/7]
Don& #39;t neglect your personal hygiene and clothes!! It is NOT okay to lounge around in your pj& #39;s for days on end just because you& #39;re at home. And just because you& #39;re not going outside, doesn& #39;t mean that the expensive perfume is left gathering dust on your counter! [4/7]
Now is even more important that chores are assigned and done; and every once in a while & #39;surprise& #39; your partner by doing the chore that wasn& #39;t assigned to you. This will demonstrate that your partner doesn& #39;t feel s/he is being taken for granted. [5/7]
Lastly, on a sombre but needed note, in case of physical or emotional abuse, don& #39;t hesitate to get help. Sadly, because of this lock-down there has been a spike across the world in cases of domestic violence. If you& #39;re a victim, don& #39;t be silent: GET HELP from local centers [6/7]
Ok, your turn. What are some of your tips? Feel free to & #39;reply& #39; to this thread.
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