Evidence library

Polling by Relate UK, which finds that the coronavirus lockdown is impacting negatively on many couples and families.Relate and Relationships Scotland warn of a "post-lockdown relationship reckoning”.

Key findings

-More than one in eight people surveyed who currently live with their partner (12%) is having relationship doubts after staying at home– rising to one in five (21%) for 25-34 year olds.

-Almost a quarter of those surveyed who have a partner (23%) say the current circumstances are placing pressure on their relationship.

• 27% of respondents in a relationship are finding their partner irritating right now (22% of men compared to 31% of women).
• Almost a quarter (24%) of surveyed parents who currently live with their children say their children’s behaviour has become an issue since staying at home.
• A post-lockdown peak in enquiries it expected but people are urged to consider webcam or telephone counselling before crisis hits.