How to: Not Kill Your Spouse in the Time of Coronavirus

Tips for getting along while in self-isolation

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Coming together is the beginning.

Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success.

Henry Ford

Many of us are currently spending significantly more time, and perhaps working from home, with our spouse or partner. And that means more opportunity to get on one another’s nerves. Some experts are saying that they expect to see a spike in separation and divorce rates during the Coronavirus pandemic and after it subsides. This will be similar to how there is a spike in divorce rates each year in January after many couples spend a lot of time together over the holidays and come to the realization that they cannot be in their current relationship any longer.

So what can you do to keep your relationship strong and not drive each other crazy while spending even more time together? Here are some tips to consider while in close quarters with your significant other during this time:

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Keep a routine