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How Coronavirus is Affecting Our Relationships
As much as coronavirus may be socially distancing us, in a way, it’s also somehow bringing many of us closer together
Each day, we are seeing COVID-19 continue to prove itself to be a tremendous threat to humanity in ways that we thought were unimaginable. And even though we’re still in the heightening phase of this pandemic, there’s absolutely no doubt that there will be lasting effects of this virus long after it has left us.
As many of us re-evaluate and reflect on our lives during this period of drawn out self-quarantine, we’re also unveiling the things that matter most to us — we’re unveiling the relationships that matter most to us.
During this time, keeping our outside friendships or relationships in tact can (and should) only be supported via technology — text messages, facebook messages, e-mails, phone calls, video calls, etc. And with all of the outside distractions gone (the constant plans and scheduled events such as birthday parties, bridal showers, weddings pushed aside), our time has suddenly freed up tremendously.
The days and weeks seem to be going by much slower and feeling much longer, allowing us to fill the gaps in our day by communicating with our colleagues and network of friends and…
