How to survive lockdown with your partner and avoid the divorce courts

4 years ago

Is your partner already testing your patience now we're in lockdown?

Divorce lawyers have forecast an increase in divorce rates later this year due to the lockdown and self-isolation we are currently experiencing with Coronavirus. This trend has already been seen in China as they emerge from the worst of it.

Below are some tips to help your relationship survive whilst we are in lockdown.

Keep communicating. Now more than ever this is crucial. Discuss your expectations and boundaries together and more importantly how you are feeling about the whole situation and what you're struggling with. Now is the time to be kind and support each other.

Remove yourself from the situation if arguments start. Take some deep breaths and then return to your partner when you're able to discuss it calmly.

Establish a routine. Be clear with each other what your routine will be so that you can manage expectations and ensure that you're not disturbing each other when you're trying to work.

Ensure a work/life balance. Make sure that you have an agreed time when you'll switch off from work and spend some quality time together.

Have designated work areas if you can. This ensures you can both concentrate on your own work without any distractions and frustrations.

Share the childcare. Having to home school the kids can potentially increase the stress levels. Agree a schedule between you so that you both have some uninterrupted time to work.

Share the chores. Agreeing up front who will do what can save resentment building and prevent arguments. Otherwise agree a time when you will both do the chores together.

Maintain your social contact. It's important that you don't lose contact with your friends and family during this time. Have a virtual coffee or cocktail with them, organise a virtual quiz or bingo night.

"These are really challenging times for all of us. When we are unexpectedly thrown together in a close environment 24/7, existing issues can be exacerbated and brought to a head. Add in the financial and health worries and this might be the final straw for some couples who realise the relationship really is over" Sarah Woodward Breakup and Divorce Coach.

For more information, images or interviews, please contact:

Sarah Woodward at +44 7725 532814

sarah@sarah-woodward.com

Attached Media

About Sarah Woodward Coaching

Sarah Woodward is a break-up and divorce coach for women. She set up her clinic in 2019 after becoming one of the first Accredited Break-up and Divorce Coach Practitioners in the UK. She supports women through the emotional turmoil of their breakup, helps them to move through the process quicker than they would do on their own and create a life that they are excited to live again. Through the use of specific tools and techniques with the client they work on issues such as increasing resilience, confidence and self-esteem, managing all the negative emotions such as heartbreak, betrayal and anger, devise strategies on how to deal with the ex and gain clarity on their future.