One in 5 married or partnered Americans surveyed in July reported fighting more than before the pandemic, and 30 percent said they were more annoyed with their partner.
(Jelena Kekmanovic/ The Washington Post) — The pandemic has forced many couples into demanding new routines as they attempt to incorporate working — whether at home or on the front lines — with child care and remote schooling. The results have strained relationships across the United States.
“As the pandemic hit, we had to make a [complete] change in how we function as a family,” said Amy Nguyen, 43, a marketing manager in Brea, Calif. Her husband started working from home, and she continued going to her office a few times a week. “Juggling two full-time jobs plus two kids doing online school has really taxed our marriage,” Nguyen said.
As a psychologist in the D.C. area, I’ve noticed a marked increase since last spring in how often my patients want to discuss relationship issues, as well as an uptick in the demand for couples counseling. (…)
