A good therapist can help relight the fire with your spouse

by PRC Agency PR

The COVID season has caused a lot of unpleasant modifications in how couples operate from loss of jobs and working remotely. The social aspect of human life has suffered one of the biggest blows as one-on-one meetings were restricted. Now that the tough phase has come to an end, it is time to reconnect and build bridges once again. Below are four tips on how to reconnect with a spouse and mend relationships with a partner POST-COVID.

1. Turn the home from a workstation to a playground

Even couples that live together have felt the negative impact of COVID. At its peak, it became mandatory to work remotely, meaning that homes turned into workplaces. As things go back to normal, couples need to restore the warmth of homes by switching from the work atmosphere. Although some companies have opted to keep working online, it is necessary to restore the joy of being home without making a partner feel like a colleague.

2. Re-strategize

The strategies that most couples put in place to keep their relationship afloat during COVID are no longer applicable. They will need to sit down and talk about their plans and visions in depth before deciding what to do with the change of season.

3. Spend more time outdoors

Another effective way to restore the vibrancy in relationships is to spend more time doing outdoor activities. Everyone spent a significant part of their lives indoors when COVID began. Now that the storm is over, a change is good for couples that wish to explore more facets of their relationship. They might just realize that all the moodiness was from boredom, and a new flame will be rekindled in their relationship.

4. Reflect on the visions and dreams before COVID

Nobody would ever have foreseen a pandemic of that magnitude. It hit so suddenly that there was hardly any time to adjust the visions that couples were building together. In the case that things feel different, couples should remember where they left it at with their initial visions. If possible, they should pick up where they left off with their initial plans.

Looking for a therapist in the Houston? Reach out to Tiffany Saunders, LPC, to schedule an appointment.