"Navigating a Spouse's COVID Anxiety in Marriage"

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"Navigating a Spouse's COVID Anxiety in Marriage"
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A woman shares her experience of navigating her husband's fear of contracting COVID-19 again after a traumatic bout with the virus, which left him with lingering symptoms and heightened anxiety due to being immunocompromised. The couple struggles to find a balance between maintaining safety measures and longing for their pre-pandemic life, highlighting the impact of long COVID on relationships. Experts emphasize the importance of communication, empathy, and compromise in addressing the challenges faced by couples dealing with COVID-related anxieties.

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