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Love After Lockdown: How the Pandemic Hit Reset on Relationships
When quarantine forced us apart, it also brought us closer — in unexpected ways
When COVID-19 swept across the globe, it reshaped how we live, work, and love. Months of isolation, social distancing, and uncertainty have left deep, lasting marks on romantic relationships. What began as a global health crisis turned into a personal awakening for many. Couples re-evaluated their priorities, shifting the balance between closeness and independence.
But what really changed? Let’s dive into how the pandemic forced couples to rethink what they want in a relationship — and what they’re no longer willing to compromise on.
Closeness on Steroids: Navigating Too Much Togetherness
The pandemic pushed many couples into an unprecedented level of proximity. Lockdowns confined us to our homes, transforming shared spaces into multi-purpose environments where we worked, relaxed, and, sometimes, clashed. Being physically close all the time sounds ideal, but too much of it exposed cracks that were easy to overlook in pre-pandemic life.
Before the pandemic, busy schedules often masked the little frustrations that come with living together. But when working from home…
