Key Point:
- The pandemic’s effect on dyadic partnerships is multifactorial; communication frequency, family dynamics, and stress levels all play a role.
- Historically trying times exacerbate conflicts, and everyday stressors may become too much to bear.
- Successful couples work to improve communication and conflict resolution through consistent, collaborative effort.
- Therapists may be able to better relate to what their couples are going through, as the pandemic has affected us all.