Quarantine 2020 is upon us. Chances are you’re spending a lot more time with your spouse than you might be used to. My Forever and I are used to being together all the time. Literally all the time. Here are my 3 most effective tips to get through the close quarters and still be happy!
Communication
I know. I know. So cliche.
BUT, it really is important.
You’re spending a lot more time in your house. Figure out what bothers your partner. For example, My Forever likes the floor swept and things kind of put away. I don’t mind the dirt on the floor so much, but hate when the laundry is piled in front of the washer. By knowing what it is that pushes their buttons, you can work around it.
Maybe you’re stressing about having the dishes always done, but it doesn’t bother you or your partner. Focus on the things that bother you and do them. We’re all still working and figuring things out. Do the things that need done. Do the things that bother both of you and give yourself grace on the rest.
Control What You Can
You cannot control everything. I’m sorry. You can’t. Focus on what you can. Find the things that give you peace. Then tell your partner. If having 10 minutes of bathroom alone time gives your partner the patience it takes to get through the day, you lock the door and tell the kids to stay away. Make sure you’re both getting your time!
I’m no parenting expert, but your kids need their time too. Their world has also been flipped upside down. Give them space and time.
Don’t Forget Date Nights
I know you can’t go to a restaurant at this point and you’re stuck in your house (or I hope you are anyways!), but get creative. Put the kids to bed and have a dessert date. Play a sexy bedroom game that you’ve always been too tired for. Cuddle up and watch a movie. Make a bucket list together. Even though you’re together more right now, chances are it’s not all quality time. Make time for that. Make time for sharing and caring.
Whatever you do, we have been given a gift. All the things that make us so busy have been canceled. I hope we come out of this and really question whether we need all the things to make us happy. I hope you have a new perspective. I hope you understand more fully now that you’re babies aren’t going to stay young forever. Embrace this time we have been given.
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~Matt & Kelsey