‘Relationship Glasses’ Shape How We See Romantic Partners

Our perception of the good, the bad, and the ugly in our partner can change with the tint of one notion

Changing how you respond to your partner can change the way you see them. Yuricazac/Shutterstock

For some, the COVID-19 pandemic has offered an opportunity to spend more time and reconnect with romantic partners. For others, love on lockdown has magnified relationship difficulties that couples were experiencing before the pandemic, leading to increased relationship stress and dissatisfaction.

Break-ups, divorces, and even domestic violence have been on the rise since the pandemic began.