try not to
A week into isolation and I’m already back speaking to one of my exes because I’m that bored. Even considering texting another despite being blocked on everything. Social distancing got me going insane.
too good to be true
My boyfriend and I were together since January 3, 2020. I was so excited to start a new relationship because I haven't had one in 10 years, and he was very promising. We are both teachers in China. In the middle of January we had our Chinese New Year holiday where we had our break for 3 weeks. We already made separate plans for the holiday (this was all before starting the relationship). However, we thought it would be fun to meet up in Vietnam on the last week. After 2 weeks of traveling solo around Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, I was so excited to reunite with him. We had a fairy tale experience taking a cruise on Halong Bay and had a romantic getaway to Da Nang. This was during the time China was in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. Our school kept pushing back its start date, and the government talked about strict quarantine rules for travelers coming back into the country. We didn't know what our next step should be, but we also knew we didn't want to deal with the chaos going on in China, so we both decided to travel to Bangkok and take things day by day. What we thought would be a week in Bangkok, ended up being 40 days. The total time span of our relationship was 2 months, and for half of that we ended up living together unplanned. In Bangkok we were both unaware of the whole circumstance, adjusting to this new lifestyle of abnormalcy, while still getting to know one another's strengths and flaws. In Vietnam we were in the "honeymoon phase." But that feeling quickly disappeared. In Bangkok we talked about how our relationship would still be solid if things were just normal. I'm usually someone who is extreme and impulsive, therefore I fall in love too easily. When I first started off this relationship I kept all this in mind and dove into it with a mindful heart. I wanted to take things slowly to see whether or not we were meant to be and if this is true love. However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak everything shot at me all at once, and I didn't have time to ask myself these questions. I decided to come back home to the U.S. and stay with my parents. I decided to leave before countries started shutting down borders. He decided to remain in Thailand. As of now we are broken up but still keep in contact.
my heart will go on
After going seven months without seeing each other, this January my boyfriend and I were hoping to finally end two years of long distance. We're from different countries, and so I had moved to live with him and try to find work in his city. When cases started showing in his city, things weren't too bad. Social isolation is pretty enjoyable when you're with someone who you've missed for so long... But, last week with announcements that international borders were closing, and no job on the horizon, I had to make the heart wrenching choice to go back to my hometown. With these shutdowns, we have no idea how many months it will be before we even have the opportunity to see each other again. We're both safe, financially secure and healthy, but this situation truly sucks.
young love, but make it baz luhrmann
I'm 17 and just got into my first relationship. We both really like each other, it was going so well and we were seeing each other everyday for hours on end until we needed to isolate apart. It's fine really... but I am so sick of being called Romeo and Juliet.
quarantine: the rise of daddy issues
My dad is a man of few thoughts, few hobbies, and few words. This, I have always known, of course, but now, after being shipped back from my study abroad program in Italy to my childhood home, his idiosyncrasies are surfacing. He is on my last nerve. A few more things about my dad that are important to note: he has maybe zero emotional intelligence, an inability to laugh at himself, is an extremely picky eater, and has, also, little common sense. Lately I've been looking at him, wondering how we are related at all, really. A few days ago, I got myself up, stretched, showered...the morning was going well. I made myself a simple, yet effective breakfast of bacon and toast with some jam. We sat there, at the kitchen table, in silence, obviously, when suddenly my dad kind of...choked on his coffee? I still don't really know what happened, but ultimately this resulted in him spitting all over my breakfast. Morning ruined. Last week I did the grocery shopping for the household because both my parents are over 60, and we're taking this thing as seriously as possible. After hauling the groceries in, I began unpacking the goods, and wiping things down with some clorox wipes. My dad came teetering downstairs to assist with this project. He takes some fruits and veggies out from one of the bags, and asks me, in all seriousness, if the PEPPERS should be WIPED DOWN WITH CLOROX. I said...."no, dad, we'll just run those under some water as per usual..." In my head I was like, 'oh wait, not like you would know that because you don't eat fruits and veggies anyway'. Imagine crunching into an apple that has just been doused in clorox... Now for the finisher here. My dad is the only one who actually has nothing to do in the house right now. My mom is working from home, and I'm doing my online classes, and yet, would you believe it, my mom and I are the ones who cook and clean up the kitchen after dinner. Hm...interesting, no? So my mom and I proposed that we make up a schedule for these tasks. Needless to say, my dad cooked dinner for the first time in ages the other night, a frown plastered across his face the whole time. Now I can look forward to pizza and burgers every Sunday and Friday night. I called a couple of my pals to tell them all of whats been transpiring in my house, and they lamented that their dads have been on the fritz as well. We agreed that when this is all over we're making a film called Quarantine: The Rise of Daddy Issues.
proving the doubters wrong
my boyfriend (of 7 months) and I had been planning to move in together before the virus hit. Friends, colleagues, family had all warned us to be cautious, to maybe take a long vacation together before to make absolutely certain we want to do this before committing. We hadn't planned on taking their advice, but we have now been quarantining together (with my dog) for three full weeks, both working from his one-bedroom apartment, spending basically every minute together. We have never been happier. I am more certain than ever that I want to live with my funny, caring, smart, generous, hard-working, fastidious, one-of-a-kind boyfriend. We move tomorrow.
you are innovators
My husband and I are stuck doing long distance throughout the quarantine because we are both essential personnel. We should be making COVID babies but instead are making weird snapchat porn.
like the wizard of oz
Quarantine life with computer camera broken. I see everyone but none see me. What a life!
all the ladies are passing time, all the men sleep in the laundry room: but some of us are brave
Couple's Quarentine Tips by Donna: Ladies. As you're looking for something to do to help pass the time, consider shaving those legs. Not only does this tell that partner sleeping in the laundry room "Hey... I still care" but it's also a great day project. Tune in tomorrow as we discuss: "Wearing clothes with zippers" This has been, Couple's Quarentine Tips by Donna.
an update
Please refer to my submission dated Friday 27th March. Saturday 28th March: he asked me to move in (Just as I was embracing my hairy legged, un-manicured, yoga pant loving quarantined self...break out the home waxing kit, ugh ) Welcome side effect of quarantine. Men develop feelings.
it’s not you. it’s the *pandemic*
im really hurt because i used coronavirus as an excuse to go back home and hang out with this girl i have been dating ion and off for the last couple of years and now im home and she’s too depressed to hang out with me. We have hung out two and a half times, her brother wont let anyone in the house and i am losing hope about seeing her again for the rest of the time i am home. each day just gets worse. i dont know if its me or if shes actually freaking out and sad. i just know that if you care about someone and want to see them, you find a way. I mean we dont live in the same city, i thought she would be excited to see me when i was int own even though we just saw each other in february…
true romance
My French Quarter balcony in New Orleans typically provides a front row seat to all manner of intrigue. This evening, it was no different. -Hot girl in a bikini walks down street holding to-go container of dinner. -Hot guy in reflective vest emptying nearby garbage can hollers: “Hey. You have a boyfriend?” -Her: “Yeah, he’s at home right back there.” -Him: “He doesn’t mind if you walk around in that outfit?” -Her: “Well, I’m mad at him...” She looks over her shoulder, he finishes his task, and they walk off together into the steamy southern night. We are all bikini girl.
legally fit
Hi, I am way older than my boyfriend who is very young legally of course and fit . We don’t see each other as it is because of his job and school. He’s becoming a CPA high job and I support him and encourage him. I love him so very much and he loves me . I saw him today . I don’t go out much at all even before this virus stuff . Yes , I have a opinion on that also and a lot will not agree. I wash my hands common sense even did before all this hit the fan and so does he but what bothered me was a friend of his came back from cancun. He will not visit because the person took a risk and my BF does not want the virus . I do not know his friend . My bf knows I am a risk taker , adrenaline junkie and not afraid of a virus which sounds like a cold and if your old or sick you will die because it gets it your lungs . I lived through SARS it’s a big WOOF I say . But anyway . My bf would not see me if I took risks. Well I don’t lick the walls. I am in apartment complex he pushes the button with a elbow and I do my usual routine go get the paper my bf says a risk. I wash my bloody hands .i wanted to tell him go to hell and our relationship is strained as it is and this virus not my problem more concerned about my relationship not dying . I don’t see my friend .Her husband wants nobody in the apartment with there 8 year old son well me amd her went out for a coffee in the car and went grocery shopping there was enough people . I am not afraid . The rest of my evening good with my bf . He never stays long like a hour and we’re not under the army . The police won’t stop you if your out and if they do go to hell. He never travelled and is not sick . It’s like being in prison or a caged animal and after awhile the animal bites people a good meal .You have more chances getting hit by a bus or car accident or lightening or winning the freaking lottery to this virus my opinion . I am freaking frustrated and being nice go to hell to everyone .be afraid freaking cowards I have no respect for human kind . Yeah my opinion and I know there is haters oh well. My parents are dead long ago . You don’t care if I live or die and you won’t come to my funeral nor will I so . Keep the old and very sick away and let us go on with our lives nobody controls me not my boyfriend . He does not want to come see me or seeing my friends when things blow over I will tell you so rather not bother .My BF says he will come see me because he knows I am well and don’t take chances which I have not but I am angry at him not sure I should tell him I do not agree and if the time comes that maybe they will ticket people for being out then end of relationship. But I love him. But this is up my backside right now . I wrote to much but no one talk to would you believe now as people are being sweet as angels . Welcome to hell, I make myself uncomfortable and watch everyone else.
iced out
I was gone for ONE NIGHT bringing supplies to my parents who live a couple hours away. Our family relationship is a bit stressful, so I was really looking forward to coming home, relaxing on the couch with my partner and eating my favorite ice cream. At home, we throw on a movie and I go into the kitchen. Open the freezer and scream. The entire pint that I had just bought is GONE. I go back to the living room and he's curled up on the couch, hiding from the shame.
crabby patty
I had a melt down over the weekend, over some crabby patties. It was a Saturday, dusk had set, and the take out seafood restaurant, one of the only open and still preparing food, was closing ten minutes before I realized we had returned home with an incomplete order. They forgot my boyfriend's crabcakes. The only two he had ordered and I wasn't going to be the one to have gotten the order wrong. I managed to create my own personal pandemic, storming out of the house and dialing the restaurant to make sure they had the crabcakes prepared because I was not going to let the day go on without them. "No, it's fine!" I proclaimed, "I'll fix this!". a meltdown over crabcakes… What I hope to be the first and the last…
60% xbox, 100% annoying
So my boyfriend and I are on day 12 of quarantine and I truly feel like I’m suffocating. I’ll give you a quick example of the day in the life. From when I wake up and start my “work day” he is asleep so thankfully I don’t have to worry until about noon. Then starts the constant questions “are you doing your work? How’s your work going? No breaks! No time for breaks!” I am a consistent worker and spend most of my day focusing on work. If I take a social media break, it is to destress for a few minutes. Meanwhile, his day is 60% Xbox and 40% time on his phone. He is behind on multiple deadlines himself and continues to nag me everyday about my deadlines when I have not once, ever been late with anything that was due. He does spend a small portion of time antagonizing my cats, pretending to throw things at them, fake choking them, and yelling at them constantly. Then another small portion of his time consists of him complaining about his weight and appearance. When I do get overwhelmed with the state of the world, our own nation and some worries I have personally with our current situation his responses are “Stop being a baby.” “Stop whining already, you’re fine.” And the like. I really feel trapped and want this man out of my house. We have been together for four years and spending this much time together has shown me so much.
movie meltdown
My boyfriend and I live separately, but have been spending more time together with the "Shelter In Place" mandate. During week 1, only two hours after commenting on how proud I was of us getting along so well, I picked a fight with him because he had no interest in the movie I wanted to watch. I was so convinced he would like it if he "just gave it chance." In the middle of our bicker, he mumbled quietly under his breath "It's just a *?!%$# Movie!" The room went silent and we immediately started laughing.
lonely together
Here I am, alone, slumped naked in my bed under two duvets that have gone all lumpy. I miss him so much and I'll be asleep soon to cuddle my goose pillow like its him. We argued on the phone the night before last because I think he is going to the shops too much, WHY CAN'T HE DO A WEEKS WORTH OF SHOPPING IN ONE GO AND JUST STAY INSIDE?! We've been together nearly 2 years and we both want to move in together after this ends. Just waiting for my Skype call so we can play Word Domination together - *thrills!* Maybe it's for the best that we don't live together right now, but its really all I want.