The Naked Truth | An expert’s tips for working from home with your partner and keeping your relationship strong
- During the virus outbreak, many couples who work from home are dealing with being together every hour of the day
- Clinical psychologist Dr Monica Borschel has advice to make remote working successful and less stressful
Remote working has become the norm for many Hongkongers, thanks to the now officially declared coronavirus pandemic, but this flexible arrangement does come with its own challenges for couples.
At first glance, the opportunity to work from home certainly sounds tempting for couples: the flexible working hours, no (unnecessary) meetings, no strict schedules, a healthy work-life balance, or maybe even a chance to indulge in some afternoon “delight”.
Whether you look at working from home with envy or apprehension, the undeniable reality is that no matter how much you love or desire each other, being under the same roof 24/7 with your partner can become suffocating.
Some experts advise that if you are working from home alongside your partner, it’s important to give each other “space” – both tangible and intangible.