My husband and I have a strong relationship: We're totally committed to one another, we share fondness and admiration, and we enjoy one another's company. Even after over a month of lockdown, there's no one with whom I'd rather shelter in place.
There is one way, however, in which our relationship doesn't always work fabulously, and that is how we deal with conflict.
While we're sharing space with one another 24/7, even minor annoyances have the potential to snowball into epic blowouts. Negativity can linger for days, and it wears away at marital morale.
According to a recent study, we are not alone in feeling tested.According to researchers at University of Michigan, couples are arguing more as a consequence of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The team accredits the uptick to economic uncertainty, likening today's climate to the financial crisis of 2008.
Unlike some couples, our relationship is not in crisis — in fact, in many ways, my family is functioning better than ever. Still, we don't have energy for bickering, and so — with the help of our family therapist — we're learning strategies to help us manage disagreements and resolve tensions when they arise.
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