{"id":2588,"date":"2020-05-18T16:47:26","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T16:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stillpointcounselingandwellness.com\/?p=2588"},"modified":"2020-05-18T16:47:26","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T16:47:26","slug":"tips-for-strengthening-your-relationship-while-self-isolating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stillpointcounselingandwellness.com\/?p=2588","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Strengthening Your Relationship While Self-Isolating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you and your partner are self-isolating you may be spending a lot more time together than normal, or trying to navigate both of you working from home or simply learning to cohabitate in general. It\u2019s no surprise that some tensions may rise while you both try to navigate this new \u2018normal\u2019. Although this is a strange and uncertain time, this gives us a unique opportunity to reconnect and grow. Here are some tips for strengthening your relationship while self isolating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Stay Positive.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Although this can be a confusing, overwhelming and anxiety inducing time it\u2019s important to not take out your feelings on your partner. Sometimes when we\u2019re stressed or feeling a loss of control, it might bring out some unhealthy habits or tendencies. To combat this, try to be mindful of the way you talk to your partner or how you act when you\u2019re feeling that loss of control. Start each day by telling each other one thing you\u2019re grateful for. This will start the day on a positive note and it can be something as small as \u2018clean laundry.\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Take Care of Yourself First.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ever hear the term \u2018you can\u2019t pour from an empty cup\u2019? It\u2019ll be much easier to show up the way your partner might need if you take care of yourself and your needs first. Carve out some time each week to do some meaningful activities for you whether it\u2019s creating something, reading your favorite book or having a girls night over Zoom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Have Separate Spaces if You\u2019re Both Working Remotely and Set Boundaries.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure you give yourself enough space to concentrate and do your work and try splitting your space into different work zones. If you live in a house, maybe you take the first floor and your partner takes the second floor. If you live in a smaller space maybe your partner works in the kitchen while you take the living room. It\u2019s also important to have boundaries set. For example \u2018if I have my headphones in, don\u2019t bother me\u2019 or have let them know your work hours so they\u2019re aware of when they can interact with you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Have a Date Night and Be Creative.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re feeling some cabin fever or stuck in the perpetual \u201cwhat day is it again?\u201d dilemma, schedule a date night. This will give you something to look forward to during the week and help keep track of the days. Get dressed up, order from your favorite restaurant, light some candles-make it special and fun for the both of you. Get creative with it, put your phones down and create something, or take advantage of virtual museum and park tours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you and your partner are struggling during this time, just know that is completely normal. If you\u2019re interested in working on your relationship with a professional, request an appointment with one of our therapists today! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stillpointcounselingandwellness.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head here for more info.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you and your partner are self-isolating you may be spending a lot more time together than normal, or trying to navigate both of you working from home or simply learning to cohabitate in general. It\u2019s no surprise that some tensions may rise while you both try to navigate this new \u2018normal\u2019. 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