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Talk about how the pandemic has affected your closest relationships.

<strong> The pandemic has been a really weird time to live through. I see so many changes in my closest relationships that it might be hard to pinpoint.</strong> My own kids have gone through times where they have felt isolated and unmotivated. <strong> Having two high schoolers in distance learning was interesting. I felt at times like I was part teacher, part cheerleader</strong> in helping them maintain their enthusiasm for their coursework. Some of the time this caused some “friction” between us because I was helping them more than usual stay on top of things. <strong> One other major change was my relationship with my dad. He’s 76, lives alone. We used to see him every weekend, but for safety reasons we kept him isolated.</strong> We still talk on the phone every day of course, but admittedly, it’s different. Now that everyone is vaccinated in our home,<strong> we will be able to see each again, right in time for Father’s Day!</strong> As for my local friends it has been weird not seeing them - but for my far away friends - I had more time to reach out and talk and now text more frequently. Lots of changes!