We have seen relationships and marriages that have been taged with the term successful, well it does just come by wishing it really takes time and effort to achieve anything worthwhile,
especially in seasons of pandemics like this couples need to be more tactical in their approach at addressing issuess in their relationship,

in other to avoid hazardous results in their stay at home with their partners, giving a neglect to this might spring a surprise right to your face.

  Relate-hub presents you with some top-notch tips I have gotten for you to actuallyl have a successful stay at home experience with your partner

1.Good Communication is Very  Essential
Every good relationship you think today is a product of proper communication every good relationship you say today is a product of proper communication, commutation has a long way to pray in achieving your purpose or goals for your relationship.
Try to let out your emotional desires and also things that are bothering you for your partner to hear this helps a long way in creating a stronger and more formidable emotional Bond between your partner
 in fact when you're honest with them, it happens I'm also see a point in being honest with you about things that also bothering them it brings about a totally transparent relationship between  you too, in times of turmoil and stress like this poor communication will always bring in frustration 

2.Listening with your Ears and Heart

Listening would always play a major role in your relationship in this time of stress and when I talk about listening I don't just mean hearing 
you know there's a difference between hearing and listening I mean you listening to your partner and understanding at heart you know in times of stress like this where companies are laying off their employees, most employees who work from home are being stressed out,
 and also there are a lot of safety and precautions to be ahead to nowadays listening could be hard but I have money show that if you truly cherish your relationship and want it to be successful you have to listen

2.Don't do the Guess Game

The notion of couples needing to connect and solve all of their problems is a misconception. It’s practically not possible to solve all your problems, but long term couples would tell you that taking the guessing game out of the communication helps a lot to understand the situation and move on without hurtful conflicts.
Research has shown that thousands of happily married couples have a long history of unresolved issues, issues that sometimes have lasted for more than a decade. On the other hand, many failed relationships occurred in the pursuit of resolving each and every problem couples had in their relationship.
Chatting about what you need isn’t always convenient. Many of us, in a relationship, do not spend enough time talking about what is really important to us. And even though you know what you need, it can make you feel insecure, humiliated, or even ashamed of thinking about it. Yet, look at it from the point of view of your partner. It’s a privilege to give warmth and understanding to those you love.
Tell them what you feel. Tell them openly about what you want. Don’t keep them guessing what’s wrong with you or what’s causing your distress. Remember Love is not a burden, it’s a blessing.

3.Involve in Healthy Discussions with your partner

It’s not an oxymoron; learning how to have healthy arguments and discussions means being able to handle the unavoidable conflicts without causing unnecessary damage.
You can bet you’ll eventually get into an argument, but how prominent that argument becomes is in your control.
By making rules such as no personal insults or bringing up past issues, you can weather the inevitable disputes without irreparable harm.
During this lockdown, it’s natural that you might end up arguing about something or the other. It can be as stupid as the tea not being as you liked, or a grocery item you forgot to buy.
It would be impossible to arrive on a compromise if you approach your partner with the mentality that things have to always be your way.
This mentality often stems from not getting certain needs met while being younger, or it may be years of cumulative frustration in the relationship hitting a boiling point.
It’s OK to have strong opinions about something, but your partner deserves to be heard as well. Remember, compromising doesn’t mean you’re weak.
One tip that long term couples give is that to maintain healthy relationships during a lockdown we should never go to bed angry. 
Sleep has a big role in our health – Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally. If you argue, speak to your partner and get into a healthy discussion. Don’t do it if you both are tired. Talk about it the next day but NEVER take the anger or the irritation from the argument to bed with you. This is one of the crucial ways to maintain a healthy relationship.

4.Create times for fun and recreation

A lot of couples get comfortable with each other after some time into a relationship. This is a big mistake and it happens with most of us. Couples get too comfortable to the extent that flirting and nice gestures no longer play a part in their relationship bond.
It’s nice to feel safe and grounded in a relationship, but remember to reward your partner for this surety with some spicy flirts and gestures you did in your early days of dating or marriage
You can do a lot of things to spice up your love life during this lockdown. Here are a few healthy relationship tips for couples :
  • Have romantic candlelight dinner at home – One way to spice up the monotony is to ignite passion and romance in your meals. Have an intimate candlelight dinner with your partner during this lockdown
  • Cook her / his favorite cuisine – Cooking doesn’t have to be boring. Cook something your partner loves. Your partner will love this gesture. 
  • Watch that movie – Especially the one which you both saw together on your first movie date. a re-run of F.R.I.E.N.D.S will also work.
  • Give a romantic massage – Nothing relives the mind and body after a long hectic day than a good body massage by the one you love.
  • Do household chores together – Switch roles while doing household chores. Sometimes you cook, sometimes you do the laundry. Spread cleaning tasks across the week among both of you.
  • Workout together through online sessions – There are many apps online which are providing online workout sessions. CULTFIT is one such service that you can look out for online workout sessions. 
… and many more (We would love to hear your experiences in the comment section below)
Relationships, work, family, and friends can be difficult to manage during this lockdown. By setting work-life boundaries and learning to say No, you will help strike a work-life balance – this will ensure you have room for your relationship to grow during this lockdown.

5.Maximize personal time

A lot of what makes couples in long-term relationships successful is the effort they still put into themselves as individuals. No matter what you see on film and television, nobody can fulfill all your needs. In reality, it can put undue pressure on your relationship to expect too much from your partner.
It is necessary to preserve your own identity outside your relationship to excite and enhance your romantic relationship with your partner, sustain connections with family and friends, and retain your hobbies and interests throughout your life.
Your personality, your interests, hobbies, your beliefs are the core traits that your partner fell in love within the first place. Losing any of these will not only mean losing yourself but losing your relationship’s meaning as well.
There can be nothing more boring during a quarantine than just sitting all day staring at each other without doing anything that you love. Remember, you don’t have to do everything together. That’s not what a relationship is.
Making sure that you indulge in your own interests and spend time with your friends over Whatsapp calls or Facetime, or doing whatever you might enjoy individually, assists to strengthen your relationship and build trust.

Conclusion

So, what are the topmost ways on how to maintain a healthy relationship under lockdown –
  • Good communication is very essential – Have effective communication with your partner
  • Listening with your Ears and Heart – Relationships last long with partners listen to each other
  • Don't do the Guess Game – Don’t make your partner guess what you’re feeling. Tell them upfront
  • Involve in Healthy Discussions with your partner – Healthy discussions about disagreements strengthens the relationship bond
  • Create times for Fun and recreation – Do creative things to spice up your love life
  • Maximize personal Time – Enjoy your personal space and retain your personality, interests and hobbies
Hope you enjoyed our article on how to maintain a healthy relationship under lockdown. We would love to hear your thoughts on how you are coping in this quarantine and how is your relationship going on with your partner.
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