Controlling parents, Quarantine relationships

A new research has found that children with overbearing and controlling parents were less likely to be in a romantic relationship, excel academically or have good and supportive friendships in their future as adults. There have been a number of studies on parents who psychologically control their kids, using guilt or love with manipulative means to get their children to listen to them. But few of these studies looked at the long-term effects of being raised by controlling parents. The new evidence shows that controlling and oppressing parents can have negative effects that last a lifetime. Can you share your childhood experience with us, whether your parents were pushing you to study too much, maybe, or controlled you in ay other way? How did it work out for you? Reference Insider https://www.insider.com/teens-with-controlling-parents-struggle-in-relationship-school-study-2020-6 In another recent and interesting study the US researchers wanted to know if the pandemic has helped or hurt relationships. The scientists surveyed thousands of adults of all ages, to gather data on sex and relationships in the age of COVID-19, and take a close look at how the quarantine impacted people’s romantic relationships. It found that for some, love during lockdown could be difficult. But most people surveyed saw something positive during the pandemic: communication with their partner improved. The study also found that our sex lives stalled during quarantine. Nearly half of those surveyed say their sex life declined and they're now less sexually active. Only one in five subjects said they've expanded their sexual life. Whether you're married, dating or single, the coronavirus quarantines have no doubt had an impact on your own relationship, but good or bad? You can let us know in the comment section of your own relationship experience during the quarantine. Reference WTHR https://www.wthr.com/article/news/covid-19s-impact-on-sex-and-relationships-coronavirus-couples/531-bb09d2a5-3bb1-47c7-a96f-2703dce794d9 One more finding from the US scientists - even the slightest touch or smile could be enough to make a difference in your partner’s life. Analyzing the effects of small expressions of affection and devotion on the levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, the experts found that even holding your partner’s hand can be sufficient to produce significant health benefits. To sum up, the latest findings demonstrate that you don’t have to make a big romantic gesture in order to help alleviate your partner’s stress or to reduce the stress of a potential difference of opinion. Demonstrating that you care in these small but important ways can help improve your health, and your relationship, flourish. Reference PsychologyToday https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/202007/little-affection-can-go-long-way-your-relationship #relationshipadvice #controllingparents