Whoever thought to be at home with your loved ones would ever be a challenge? The novel coronavirus showed that it is not easy for everyone.

The world is in chaos. We are exposed to something new, strange and dangerous. The authorities figured out that the only way to stop the spread was by locking everyone at homes. Whilst this period may sound like a holiday to relax for some, it turned out that some are finding it difficult to put up with their loved ones. What may be the reason? Is it a misunderstanding? Or is it that some people are not quite used to the fact of being at home for too long? Let’s find out as we read.

Sadly, we know that the divorce rate in some areas in China has spiked over the last couple of days. Experts say that an extended time together alone could result in a make or break in a relationship, depending on the familiarity between each other. If you listen close enough, this may be true to certain Sri Lankan families as well. Unlike how it was for our parents or our grandparents, for many of us the time we spend at home is restricted to the night and early mornings. This leaves us only a very small window to see our family and to know each other. Yet the Coronavirus took a different turn into our lives, changing our daily routine and lifestyles for many. Showing us a side of us we never knew existed.

What makes the water boil

Experts lined up a few factors that might have caused the spike in the divorce rates. Let’s have a look at two of them.

Financial pressure

The novel Coronavirus introduced a lot of confusion to the world. This impacted the economy of the world, largely affecting the families who depended on daily wages.

Money, employment and health have jeopardized the equilibrium at homes. As a consequence, giving rise to tension and frustration. Unless coped up with, prolonged exposure to such emotional wreck could result in collateral damage to relationships. But who can we open upto?

Living with strangers

Though the family is family, it isn’t the same as meeting with friends from work or school, which of course is vital to balance one’s mental and physical well-being. But thanks to Coronavirus, all of us are cooped up at home with a group of people that might look strange for some of us. This restricts us from being us and also from being open. We pretend to be our best selves and jam up our feelings and thoughts inside us.

Naturally, this builds up a lot of pressure and stress that needs to be released. What happens when you don’t release it?

Divorce

We are all wired in such a way that either we fight or flight from problems. And even those who fight tend to give up when they begin to feel it’s worthless. But splitting up is not always the answer. Sometimes an expert looking at your problem from outside might spot the pain points in your relationship and show you how you could mend them.

Besides, we all vow “Til death do us part” not to give up early, do we?

Stay safe. Let’s not let Coronavirus take away what’s ours.

 

Mrs. Sachintha Ramanayake

Creative Content Writer | Corporate Communications Specialist