Relationships were already hard and thanks to the pandemic, couples face new tests. Tensions are running high and for many, being locked down with their partner 24/7 without an escape hatch, has added distress.

But it’s not all bad news! The majority of the 1,200+ parents who have shared their pandemic stories are coupled. Most have described added pressures on their relationships but many have discovered a deeper bond.

Why? Click the link in the bio to read the full piece, “Social Distance Does not Make the Heart Grow Fonder,” which includes excellent advice from Dr. Yael Schonbrun, Clinical Psychologist, Author and Couples Therapist. How has your relationship fared during lockdown?