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Let’s get real for a minute. Staying locked in the house for any extended period of time can drive anyone crazy. No matter how introverted you are. It can be bad if you’re alone, but add a bunch of other people to your self-isolation, and no telling how things’ll go. We’ve experienced times like these when we’ve been hit my hurricanes here in south Florida. But at least hurricanes are usually pretty predictable, and usually have a pretty set timeframe.

Social distancing because of COVID-19 is so NOT the same.

I know some moms are already pulling their hair out after being home with their kids for the past few weeks.

But what about your husband?

How’s your marriage surviving all this?

This is definitely a time that’ll either build your marriage up or wear it down. So what can you do to make sure the latter doesn’t happen? You can really make this time worthwhile for your relationship, but holding it all together will take some effort.

Here are a few of my tips for maintaining you marriage during social distancing:

Stay connected

With all the uncertainty, it’s nice to have a safe place to come to. You may be worried about your health, your job, your finances, your kids’ education. Your spouse can be that one person you rely on to express any anxiety, fears, or concerns you may have. Don’t hold it in because eventually it can start to affect your relationship. Listen to your spouse, too. Make it reciprocal. Set aside time to just talk. Text or FaceTime during the day if you’re apart. Just stay connected!

Depend on him

With all the uncertainty, it’s important to work together as a team to make sure your household stays intact. But, you also need to have a strong leader for your home. Everybody can’t be in charge. Allow your husband to lead during this time. And give him your unwavering support.

Show affection

Now, more than any other time, we all need a little affection. In the midst of all the stress, don’t forget to hug or kiss your hubby. Let him know how much you appreciate him and all he does.

Don’t throw beauty out the window

Now, I know a lot of beauty salons are closed down for social distancing purposes. A lot of us can’t get our hair and nails done the way we’re used to. But, I encourage you to still take care of yourself – even if you just do it for yourself! I don’t expect you to dress up like you’re taking Glamour Shots (remember those from back in the day). You’ll feel better and more productive when you get up, change your clothes, and do your hair in the morning rather than staying in PJs all day.

Believe me, I know this is hard, but your hubby will thank you for it!

Set aside time for your spouse

With not much else to do, and nothing really on the schedule, now’s a great time to spend time with your hubby. Yes, the kids are at home all day and may be bored out of their minds. They’ll still want your attention – and they do deserve it. (You can use this handy schedule template to organize their time). But, be sure to set aside time for your hubby. The best time for us tends to be at night, after the kids are settled in their rooms. You don’t have to do anything big or fancy. Just sitting down and talking or watching TV are great ways to reconnect.

Be creative

For those who have a weekly or monthly “date night”, you may not be able to do a lot of the things you’re used to doing. But, that doesn’t mean you still can’t have that date night. You just gotta get creative! Plan a date night at home. Cook his favorite meal at home, or order for no-contact delivery. Cooking together can also be a lot of fun. Have a picnic in the backyard. Go for a walk. Watch a movie or binge-watch a Netflix series together. Play a board game. Work out together. Whatever you’re used to doing together – find a way to adapt it so you can do it at home.

For more simple ways to nurture your marriage, grab my FREE Nourishment Planner here. It includes 60 ways to nurture your marriage, your kids, and yourself.

Share the load

If you’re both at home all day, try to take turns with taking care of the kids. This way, you both can get to spend time with them. And on the other hand, you also know you’ll get a break at some point – to either rest or get things done.

The same goes for household duties. There’s a whole lot more cleaning, dish-washing, etc that comes along with everyone being home all day. It’s unreasonable to expect one person to bear the full burden. Of course, I encourage you to get the kids involved, but ask your hubby to pitch in as well.

I encourage you to put at least 2 or of these tips into practice during this time! Believe me, I know all of this isn’t easy, especially with so much uncertainty. But, think of this as just a “point in time” in the middle of your “forever” together. You CAN get through this, just with some intentionality and a little extra effort. I’m praying we all come out of this better off on the other side!

Check out these other helpful COVID-19 posts:

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Protecting Your Kids

Why Are Schools Closed For COVID-19?

Keeping Kids Busy While Social Distancing

The Positive Side of Social Distancing

If you’ve got some free time on your hands with all of this social distancing, now’s a great time to be more intentional at nurturing your marriage. Join my 5-day Wifey Challenge! For 5 days, you’ll receive e-mailed challenges geared towards strengthening your relationship and showing love and appreciation to your significant other. Whether you’re married, engaged, dating, or still waiting on your Prince Charming. You can still benefit a ton from these challenges. Just sign up below!

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