Komarovsky and Labkovsky’s tips on how to preserve relations during quarantine

During quarantine, we spend a lot of time with our family. It's so great to talk to your loved ones! But there's a spoonful of tar in a barrel of honey. Isolation creates tension between people. From scratch, quarrels and clarification of relationships begin. The question arises: How to maintain relationships during quarantine?



Dr. Komarovsky and psychologist Labkowski studied this topic in detail. Editorial "Site" I decided to share their advice on how to maintain harmony in the relationship. Now is the time to care not only about health, but also about love.

Quarantine is a serious test for the family. People are not used to spending so much time together. In addition, now you have to work from home to the sound of dishes and screams of children.

In addition to the desire to protect themselves from a nervous situation, many simply want to escape from loved ones. All because of the tension and negative energy. This is the way the psyche works, that we sometimes I need to be alone.. We advise you to agree on a separate pastime: at least 2-3 hours for yourself. In addition, each family member should have their own home corner. Even in a one-room apartment, you can determine a small space for your own needs.



By the way, you can make a schedule for the whole family. This will help to avoid disagreement. Now you don’t have to figure out who watches TV or uses a computer. It is also necessary to distribute duties. Some people are better at cleaning, while others prefer cooking. The whole family is like a team.



Dr. Evgeny Komarovsky advises: It is also important for spouses to remember personal boundaries. For example, if your soulmate wants to watch TV series, you should not insist on the usefulness of online education. Everyone needs freedom of action. It is better to step aside and do what fascinates you. In the evening, it’s great to discuss which different days are the same.”

Remember that we are all imperfect. You have to face each other’s shortcomings. Learn to get along.

Compromise

Your partner in life does not have to guess exactly how you want to spend time. Learn to negotiate and make plans together. Ability to compromise The foundation of the strongest relationships.



Advice from psychologist Mikhail Labkovsky: Share your thoughts with your partner. Talk about what’s bothering you, but only in a way that doesn’t bother each other. The best words of support: “I understand you”, “I’m here, how can I help?”, “It’s really very sad”, “How do you feel?” True love is manifested in care.”

With the beginning of 2020, the number of married couples who want to break up has increased worldwide. The thing is that people shift their tension to a loved one. I’d better get to know myself first and see if I’m really angry with that person. The problem could be completely different. When the situation has gone too far, we advise you to consult a psychologist. During quarantine, some specialists conduct their consultations online.



Remember that we are all imperfect. Be kind to your loved ones. This applies to both spouses and the whole family. Don’t forget that it’s not easy for everyone right now. We have to face one common threat. Therefore better be a teamNot each other's enemies. We wish love and harmony in our relationships!