Dear Abby

Dear Abby

dearabby.com
The most widely syndicated columnist in the world. Providing common sense solutions to everyday problems.
Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
12/6/2021

Has the pandemic brought you and your partner closer or driven you apart?

78%
Brought us closer WINNER

14

22%
Driven us apart

3

78%
Brought us closer

11 Comments
Shelley Green
0
Shelley Green

I'm now home more. But I miss my activities. One activity has just started to be resumed. Once a week so far. 2 weeks. No masks. We have been fully vaccinated in March. Room has open windows & is large and airy.

Reply
Jane
0
Jane

Closer. It’s make or break and I’m not breaking.

Reply
Traci Snow
0
Traci Snow

We talk more & realize that life is so fragile. The little annoyances just don't matter as much.

Reply
Jen B
0
Jen B

You should have a "neither" option. Hubby and I both continued working as usual (if not more) as we are both 1st-responders. So our lives/routines have not changed. I'm sure this is true for several others out there as well.

Reply
Cookie Mobster
0
Cookie Mobster

My husband is out of work right now and I work at home. We get to spend a lot of extra time together. Him being home has allowed him to help with house work and that makes me very happy.

Reply
Jane
Jane

I could see why that would be especially nice.

rover6rover
0
rover6rover

We have both recently retired, so spending more time together was for us already in the cards. We find plenty to do, being fortunate to live at the tip of lower Michigan where there is plenty of open space between people, ready made social distance.

Reply
D May
0
D May

We rdon't have a typical relationship but I think we are closer. We both have our own lives but we both are tying to be more aware of what each of us really wants during this difficult time. If you asked her, I have no doubt she'd agree.

Reply
Michelle Testut
0
Michelle Testut

Unfortunately I've been diagnosed with bladder cancer during this pandemic. It has brought my husband and I even closer. We live in each moment. I am almost done chemo, will have my bladder removed and looking forward to a long future together.

Reply
Jane
Jane

Oh my. I have heard of this before. Prayers.

Jane
0
Jane

Closer. It’s brought us back to the basics. It’s only eachother that matters. Quiet. Patient.

Reply

22%
Driven us apart

3 Comments
Tina Bouthillier
0
Tina Bouthillier

Broke up with him in October 2020, during pandemic you REALLY see the true person that they are!

Reply
Barb Greenland
0
Barb Greenland

My husband is my shadow. I'm uncomfortable on my own home. I'm suffocating.

Reply
D May
D May

Find thngs to do that he wouldn't want to do. Having your hair done regularly. Get Your nails done on another day. Send him on errands. Men that don't work are usually like puppies, they have to be trained.

Bob Pickett
0
Bob Pickett

her husband will not let her out of sight

Reply
Do you own an “ugly Christmas sweater”?
Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
1 year left

Do you own an “ugly Christmas sweater”?

Yes

0

No

0

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

0 Comment
No one has commented yet
Do you frequent an outdoor farmer’s market?
Dear Abby Asked by Dear Abby
12 months left

Do you frequent an outdoor farmer’s market?

Yes

1

No

2

Yes

1 Comment

No

2 Comments
rover6rover
0
rover6rover

Used to when we had one close. Now distance makes it difficult except on happy occasions. Couple times a year we are musical performers at one or two.

Reply

We use cookies to ensure you get the best possible experience on our website. Learn more OK, GOT IT