Collaborative Post¦ It’s odd to think that this time last year, we were just starting to realise that the Coronavirus pandemic wasn’t going to be over quickly. With many of us furloughed or working from home, we had been under the same roof as our partners for far longer than we had ever been before. I certainly never thought I’d spend such a huge amount of time with my husband until we were pensioners! Of course, this has gone on for far longer now and has affected people’s relationships in many ways. For some, it has strengthened bonds, while others have been tearing their hair out and even filed for divorce. Others have managed to find love in the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the odds being against them.
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Secrets to a happy relationship
Collaborative Post¦ Sometimes, we see a couple and just know that they are destined to be together. They fit together like perfect puzzle pieces, and they make relationships look like a breeze. A perfect relationship is what many of us aspire to have; however, there’s no recipe for a perfect relationship, and sometimes, they can be hard work.
Unexpected things happen that can quickly strain a relationship and add unwanted pressures. Often, these pressures can be hard to manage, and relationships can break down. Thankfully, there are some ways to manage the hardships and get through them.
Pandemic Ponderings: My Ex-boyfriends
You know when you’re laying in bed and instead of deciding to just sleep, your brain decides to think about all sorts of things? Things you could have done differently, things you should have said, people you shouldn’t have given the time of day to? Well, the last year has kind of been like one whole session of that for me. I guess being on furlough due to the pandemic, being too pregnant to move and getting trapped underneath a sleeping baby has given me far more time to ponder than usual. One thing I’ve thought about why things didn’t go well with ex-boyfriends and I’d love to hear your stories too!
How to Improve Teamwork in Your Relationship
Collaborative Post¦ One of the best things about being in a relationship is that you are part of a team; you and your partner can face everything life throws at you together!
Effective teamwork will also help strengthen other areas of your relationship, like communication and emotional intimacy.
Whether improving your teamwork skills as a couple is a long term goal or you just need a nudge in the right direction, I’ve come up with some ways to help you improve this element of your relationship!
How to date at home: 5 romantic ideas
Contains sponsored links¦ Trying to plan a date when you have young children can be really difficult. Struggling to choose a babysitter, parent guilt or separation anxiety can be amongst these hurdles. As such, sometimes it’s easier to just plan a date at home for when your children have gone to bed. There’s absolutely no reason why this can’t be just as romantic. In fact, it can be a win-win situation as it can also hugely cut the cost of a date. Here are 5 great ideas for your next date night.