1. Knowing how to take care of yourself and your partner comes in handy in any long-term relationship

2. Discuss problems calmly. Learn to talk constructively about unpleasant things in each other's behavior and habits, because there is no long-term relationship without conflict.

3. find time for yourself. You don't have to do everything together all the time - it creates a sense of blurred boundaries and adds to anxiety and irritation. Include time in your schedule when everyone can be alone with themselves, do what they like, talk to their friends or be quiet.

Praise and support each other. Accusations and ridicule don't help to solve the problem even in usual time, and in a crisis situation the probability of the conflict becomes higher.

5. Forget about criticism. Try, instead of criticizing, to praise each other and say compliments at least 5-10 times a day. Give thanks for simple, familiar things: the cooked breakfast, the washed dishes, the selected movie for the evening. Don't hesitate to tell your partner who is involved with children that he or she is a good parent, especially if you haven't done so before.

6. Show empathy. Don't be afraid to show empathy for your partner. Very often this is prevented by gender stereotypes: a man must be strong in any situation, and tenderness and empathy are characteristic of women. I advise not to be shy and support the one who is heavier. Worries about job loss, stress, inability to cope with unfamiliar circumstances do not depend on gender.

Relationships are something incredibly strong! But relationships get stronger over time, and the main thing here is not to weaken the relationship to the point of complete collapse!