Many of us are several weeks into stay-at-home directives from our governments and health officials. For many, this lockdown has translated to sharing a confined space with your partner while navigating new stressful issues including working from home, sudden unemployment, child care and the never-ceasing uncertainty. The good news is; the lockdown has allowed us to spend time with our family and catch up with friends over a phone conversation. These are a few ideas you could explore at times like this:

Acknowledge strengths
Try to acknowledge one another’s strengths. What special skills does your partner have to get through hard times? If your partner is the one making homeschooling schedules for the kids or going for grocery shopping while you work, let them know they are appreciated and compliment their ability to handle difficult situations.

Cook a special dinner together
There’s nothing that quite warms the heart like a home-cooked meal. If you’re completely new to cooking, don’t jump straight into the deep end to try and cook up a feast. You can always opt for simpler dishes such as simple jollof rice, toasts, fried plantain, and eggs.

Cheers to a night of celebration
A good bottle of Bree Merlot Red wine can be a great romantic touch to your meal. Challenge yourself by experimenting with your cocktail and mocktail concoctions. Set up your very own ‘bar for two’ to make it extra special.

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