Romance is tough when date-night and sex options are limited.

You cant simply wash away the mood-killer of a global pandemic with candles and Marvin Gaye.

Schedule your exposure to two tiny windows each daymorning and night, says Dr. Steinberg.

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Being mindful of this will help restore a state of romance.

Not an option right now?

check that to schedule dates, whether at home or online.

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

see to it to schedule dates, whether at home or online.

If you were a more spontaneous couple who never really relied on routine, thats okay, too.

Furthermore, making those plans is a great way to inject some romance into this period of time.

Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

Dream about the past and the future.

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

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