7 Major Problems That Could Impact Your Marriage During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Ever since March, coronavirus has disrupted life across the country and around the world. When we bid adieu to 2019, none of us expected the chaos that would ensue in the following year. To say 2025 started off on the wrong side of the table would be an understatement. First, the coronavirus started making rounds in Wuhan, China, and soon spread across the world. The virus has had a significant impact on the lives of millions of people across the globe. It has especially taken a toll on families who have had to quarantine together and share living quarters for longer periods of time than they’re used to. Add a bunch of hyper kids to the mix and you’re bound to lose your mind. Here are some problems that could impact your marriage during this difficult time:

1. Unscheduled Time Could Lead To Frustration

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Before the pandemic, your spouse and you could make weekend getaway trips as often as you like without any prior planning required. You could go catch a movie after a hectic workday. You could enjoy a nice evening walk and a plate of pani puri from your favorite roadside stall. Or if you were truly tired of dealing with each other alone, you could go out with friends. Since social distancing has been put into place, it’s difficult to enjoy the things you once did in the past. For a long time, the country was under strict lockdown and many were impacted by this. Many Indians lost their jobs during the pandemic and many lost their lives as well. Schools have been shut and children now take their classes online. All of these issues could lead to people getting extremely frustrated and unjustly taking out their anger on their spouse.

2. Lack Of Independence

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For a lot of women, their careers have had to take a back seat during the pandemic. Since so many children are now spending more time indoors, their moms have had to be on high alert as they try to navigate their careers and their home life. Many couples have also gotten highly dependent on each other during the pandemic. If you’re constantly around your partner, you start to notice their bad side more often and this could lead to you growing distant. In the end, a healthy relationship is one in which both partners give it their 50-50. It cannot work if one partner is putting in 20% of the effort and another who is trying to make up for it.

3. The Inability To Deal With Pressure

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For many of us, ever since the pandemic started, our responsibilities have increased tenfold and for some people, the pressure can be too much to handle. Unfortunately, we live in a country where mental health is still a stigma and unhealthy behaviors like alcoholism are never really addressed and more often pushed under the carpet. Many Indians find it very hard to locate the right resources to help them approach their stress in the right manner. It is important to bring up any of these issues with your partner and even indulge in a little bit of self-care if required.

4. Adapting To New Roles Might Prove Difficult

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Many parents have reached a point where they have had to take on the difficult task of being their children’s tutor during the lockdown. So many parents are unequipped to handle these tasks. Especially those coming from lower-income brackets or those who lack formal education. This has also played a significant role as a stressor within relationships. For some of those who’ve fallen sick to the virus, their partner has had to take on the role of being their caregiver and tending to their needs to ensure they don’t develop severe symptoms.

5. Extended Family Might Be Putting A Strain On Your Relationship

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As much as people might not want to admit it, extended family can put a significant strain on your relationship. You might notice that extended family on either side does not practice social distancing norms or they might be pressuring you and your partner to attend a family event. The important thing to do is to set boundaries with your family and let them know that you and your partner have no intention of breaking any social distancing norms and would prefer staying indoors. Only attend these events if you feel 100% sure that there will be no chance of you catching the infection.

6. Financial Stress Can Create A Rift

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While unemployment is at an all-time high, it is also important to note that many more people have had to take massive salary cuts due to the unstable job market. For those who do have jobs, the threat of losing your job still remains high and this can lead to undue stress and frustration. And those who are financially dependent on their spouses are put in a tough predicament as they have to recalibrate the household finances according to their partner’s salary.

7. Sharing Workspace Can Cause Conflict

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Many of us who live in cities only have one room to create a workspace out of. This often leads to conflict as many partners may feel like their partner is encroaching on their personal space or being too loud or any other issue. Working side by side with your spouse while simultaneously raising your children together can be a daunting task. The best way to combat it is to try and create a schedule or invest in a great pair of noise-canceling headphones!

While it is sad to see so many relationships fall apart during this pandemic, the ones that do survive will come out stronger. If things don’t work out with your partner or spouse, don’t worry too much and hope for the better. Do you agree with our list? Let us know all your thoughts in the comment section below.

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