LOCKDOWN HELPED ONE IN FOUR COUPLES
A QUARTER of adults in a relationship said it improved during lockdown, research has found.
But the majority of people surveyed said there had been no deterioration or improvement, according to the Open University. One in 10 of 1319 UK adults said their relationship had deteriorated between March and late July/ early August.
More quality time together, talking, emotional support and thoughtful gestures were commonly reported by the 26 per cent of respondents whose relationships improved.
Meanwhile, 45 per cent of men and 36 per cent of women reported helping more around the house. Report author ProfessorJacqui Gabb said: “Lockdown enabled many parents to spend more time with their children.
“More co-parenting could improve relationships for women, who are usually the main carers of children.”