How Covid showed us the secrets to having better relationships

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Shar Dubey, The Wall Street Journal
While both marriage and divorce rates fell by double digits in 2020, we have to wait a few more years to truly understand what the longer-term impact is (Photo: ThinkStock)Premium
While both marriage and divorce rates fell by double digits in 2020, we have to wait a few more years to truly understand what the longer-term impact is (Photo: ThinkStock)

What we look for in a partner has changed dramatically over the past few years

Covid has cast a long shadow over our collective physical and mental health, our children’s development and our economy. But there has been a silver lining when it comes to our attitudes about love, marriage and relationships. The pandemic and everything it brought to bear has forced us to re-evaluate our priorities and made us smarter about our choices. And if this shift in attitude persists, it bodes well for the future of love and relationships.