Domestic Bliss

[fillyboy]

There were early warnings in the pandemic that a lockdown would see an increase in mental health issues (I get that), and there would be a sharp increase in domestic violence which seems to be backed up by recent crime stats (and I get that, people who were on a short fuse will be on an even shorter fuse, of course that doesn't justify it).

But from photos and comments I've seen on this forum, and personal experience, I'd say this lockdown caper is bringing lots of families/households/couples closer together.

Is it because there is a feeling we could be all dead soon or is it a return to a more 'old fashioned' way of life.

Even social media like facebook seems to be used more widely but in a nicer way, 5g conspiracy theorists excluded natch.

 

[ETAF]

More time, so a gift of free time which results in a lot more quality time to spend on some things at the expense of others

 

[conny]

My wife and I are pretty close anyway, (seems to be the norm on second marriages, LOL), but being furloughed has meant us spending more time together and enjoying doing the things we both love, which is gardening and other projects around the house that we never seem to get time to do.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

Is it because there is a feeling we could be all dead soon or is it a return to a more 'old fashioned' way of life.

Probably both of those. This virus has stripped a lot of the bu11$h1t out of life and made us realise what's REALLY important.

 

[durhamplumber]

My wife and I are pretty close anyway, (seems to be the norm on second marriages, LOL), but being furloughed has meant us spending more time together and enjoying doing the things we both love, which is gardening and other projects around the house that we never seem to get time to do.

I irritate my wife greatly sometimes.,,,she gives me that “”why don’t you shut up” look frequently!

 

[^woody^]

Lockdown certainly focuses the mind on what things really matter, and what can be done without.

But I think I will struggle when its time to go back to work and deal with the daily crap - and people.

I wonder if lockdown is a bit like retirement? If so I can't wait.

 

[conny]

I irritate my wife greatly sometimes.,,,she gives me that “”why don’t you shut up” look frequently!

 

[Notch7]

I see an awful lot of really fat people out running and doing exercise

I also see a lot of people thin coming back from the local shop with loads of food

are we going to see people going to come out of lockdown looking like they are in a hall of mirrors -previously fat people suddenly stick thin and vica versa

 

[ellal]

But from photos and comments I've seen on this forum, and personal experience, I'd say this lockdown caper is bringing lots of families/households/couples closer together.

Is it because there is a feeling we could be all dead soon or is it a return to a more 'old fashioned' way of life.

Depends on the circumstances...

We have the space so that we can all disappear off into different rooms and do our own thing.
Whilst still getting together for a meal or watching some crap TV/listening to records.

A garden helps as well, but then we are the lucky ones.

Cooped up in a high rise would be by now a bit of a problem!

 

[Brigadier]

Depends on the circumstances...

We have the space so that we can all disappear off into different rooms and do our own thing.
Whilst still getting together for a meal or watching some crap TV/listening to records.

A garden helps as well, but then we are the lucky ones.

Cooped up in a high rise would be by now a bit of a problem!

I say this to my missus from time to time, and then I correct myself.
If "lucky" is working lots of hours, nights, weekends, in all manner of tips, shoiteholes, and downright dangerous places......missing occasions (including my first-born's first words, and first steps).......I count myself lucky.

I'm also lucky that I haven't had any rellys die yet (well, not any that either have any money to leave me or, if they did, any inclination to do so!)

 

[sodthisforfun]

I irritate my wife greatly sometimes.,,,she gives me that “”why don’t you shut up” look frequently!

Never!!

 

[Brigadier]

Never!!

And then he comes on here, to repeat the trick

 

[sodthisforfun]

My partner at home working is ok - now. He's a proper stress head and for the first couple of weeks it was like living with a grizzly bear.. we had to sit down and sort it out. I feel sorry for his work colleagues tbh!!

Someone told me that they thought children were heroes during this caper, young kids. I said, no, not heroes but they probably are enjoying having their parents around for a change and doing things together instead of both parents at work.

I'm also lucky that I haven't had any rellys die yet (well, not any that either have any money to leave me or, if they did, any inclination to do so!)

Dad's funeral was 5th March, right before this really kicked off in the UK. I hate that he died, but am bittersweetly pleased that we were able to invite his friends and loved ones and give him a good send-off. Including a nice wake at the Jamaica Inn.

 

[durhamplumber]

Never!!

And then he comes on here, to repeat the trick

Lol....I do amaze myself how much I can irritate people!!!...Without even trying....Years of practise!

 

[sodthisforfun]

Lol....I do amaze myself how much I can irritate people!!!...Without even trying....Years of practise!