HOW TO MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WHILE IN QUARANTINE

More people are spending time in their homes.

One marriage counselor says that it can create stress for some couples.

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One huntsville marriage counselor says he has been receiving more phone calls for help from couples who are cooped up together during this pandemic.

Waay 31's casey albritton learned what couples can do to reduce stress while under the same roof for long periods of time.

More people are spending time here--in their homes-- and one marriage counselor says that can create stress fom some couples... he says the best thing to do to reduce that stress is make sure you schedule time together and schedule time apart from each other.

Angie willis/ wife "we really like each other so that is very helpful."

Erica unger/ wife "kind of like a regular off weekend honestly."

Angie willis and erica unger say so far they haven't experienced many relationship issues with their husbands while under quarantine.

Angie willis/ wife "really just having some time to reconnect that we wouldn't normally have."

Other couples aren't so lucky... marriage counselor joseph follette says he's been receiving calls from couples needing help during the pandemic.

Joseph follette/ marriage counselor "if you've got some challenges in your relationship, then it really concentrates in the time together and i think it creates some problems for some couples."

He says people can feel more stressed right now.

Whether its worrying about bills -- or if someone they love is going to get sick.

It all can add pressure and tension within a relationship.

Angie willis/ wife "just the general anxiety and concern about what's going on in the world in any way has sort of contributed a little bit of the tension...but it hasn't been unmanageable."

But there are ways to improve your relationship right now.

Folette says its important to schedule time together and apart.

Joseph follette/ marriage counselor "be okay with your spouse or your partner when they don't feel like spending time with you.

Don't take it personally."

He says its beneficial to create a safe space and time to talk about issues that arise-- he also says participating in new activities together can help strengthen a relationship.

Erica unger/ wife "been doing some kind of random fixer-upper projects around the house.

We built a treehouse a couple of weeks ago."

I did reach out to wellstone behavioral health--and experts there told me a balanced diet and regular exercise can also help reduce stress.

Reporting in huntsville, casey albritton, waay 31 news.

Both experts at wellstone and follette say if talking to your partner about issues does not help, you can seek help from a professional.

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