SUMMARY Being housebound with loved ones might even serve to reinvigorate one-on-one relationships that had maybe fallen off a bit. A psychologist who has worked on Love Island and Big Brother in the past has revealed why she reckons the COVID-19 pandemic could actually help strengthen our interpersonal relationships. She added that we, as a collective, have been reminded during lockdown that we value closeness and friendship - and as such will return to these relationships post-lockdown with a fresher, more positive outlook. Being housebound with loved ones might even serve to reinvigorate one-on-one relationships that had maybe fallen off a bit. Social distancing also has a role to play - compelling us to reach out to those we'd ordinarily ignore.

Source: Standard Digital April 29, 2020 11:26 UTC