Valentines Day is putting these issues into even sharper focus for many people.
They also had plenty of other strong feelings about how the pandemic has impacted their relationships.
In fact, it hasimproved the relationshipsfor 27% of respondents.
Some couples might be learning new things about each other as they work from home.
They may see a professional side to their partner that they’ve never seen before.
We also don’t have children, so we haven’t had that added stress.
If men and women are depressed or anxious, they may struggle withlibido concernsand anorgasmia.
Our survey found that 20% of people experiencedmental health issueswhile living with their partner during the pandemic.
Others have struggled with financial stress, family-related issues, and more.
However, these weren’t the most prevalent issues for respondents.
Amy Morin, LCSW
Its not surprising that boredom is causing a lot of strain on relationships.
Novelty is one of the key components to a good relationship.
Its not surprising that boredom is causing a lot of strain on relationships.
Novelty is one of the key components to a good relationship.
We did not know what to do with ourselves in the beginning.
We got better at it, though, starting with a month-longpuzzlehunt in April.
The search for just one filled up a lot of time.
Since then, the couple has fought boredom by digging into their passions for cooking and making cocktails.
Theyre now working on building a fermentation chamber and figuring out how to squeeze it into their galley kitchen.
Alone time is another key component to good psychological well-being, says Morin.
For couples who are together all the time, they may miss the opportunity to have a little solitude.
The feeling that you’re always together may take away some of the romance and mystery in a relationship.
If one individual feels sad, then the other person automatically feels sad.
They say daily soloexercise routineshave been key to finding a bit of breathing room while living in close quarters.
I think us both having a dedicated workout most days creates a beneficial talk-free space.
Many people have decided to date in person, though.
Valentines Day seems to have lost its luster for most people during the pandemic, though.
Another 33% of respondents arent sure if theyre going to celebrate, yet.
Some individuals celebrate Valentines Day by dressing up and dining at fancy restaurants or traveling.
As for Valentines Day, celebrate in ways that feel right to you.
That might mean a romantic candlelit meal at home with your significant other, or skipping it altogether.
Methodology
This survey was conducted from 1/25/21 to 2/2/21.
Respondents are Verywell Mind readers living in the US and over the age of 18.
It included responses from 1,287 people.
