Here's what couples need to maintain closeness and intimacy during stressful times
, such as increased conflict and reduced relationship quality. However, one quality displayed by your partner could help to prevent damage to your relationship from the stressors associated with the virus.more than 3,500 participants as part of an online research project examining the effects of COVID-19 on relationships. The survey was presented in 10 different languages and respondents included individuals from more than 50 different countries.
Perceived partner responsiveness was also measured. According to the authors, partner responsiveness includes understanding your partner, caring for your partner, and validating your partner’s feelings. Items assessing partner responsiveness included the extent to which individuals felt that their partners were really listening to them, tried to consider their point of view, and expressed interest in what they were feeling.
However, those individuals who rated their partners as high in responsiveness to their needs and feelings, although still feeling stress, seemed to be better protected from the negative effects of stressors on their relationships.
The authors do acknowledge that data collection took place shortly after stay-at-home orders were implemented, so these effects may change as the duration of the pandemic increases.Balzarini, R. N., Muise, A., Zoppolat, G., Di Bartolomeo, A., Rodrigues, D. L., Alonso-Ferres, M., … Slatcher, R. B. . Love in the Time of Covid: Perceived Partner Responsiveness Buffers People from Lower Relationship Quality Associated with Covid-Related Stressors. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.
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