Contact for non-cohabiting partners
I would make a plea on behalf of partners who do not live together. There has been talk of allowing 'bubbles' of contact which to me has read as quite ill defined and open to exploitation for people who wish to have large scale gatherings. However, as someone experiencing lockdown in a single household as my partner lives 20 miles away, this experience is becoming increasingly isolating and impactful on both or my mental health. Please can consideration be given to how 1:1 contact for partners who do not live together might be accommodated. I have seen nothing in any of the discussion around the easing of restrictions that would seem to facilitate this.
Why the contribution is important
There is much talk of 'household' contact and 'family' contact but these definitions to not adequately represent the myriad different types of relationship ties that exist in a country with a complex social structure such as Scotland. Can we please try and not be quite so one dimensional when reflecting on the types of relationship status that must be taken into consideration in a diverse population when trying to provide some respite from the isolation of lockdown.
by ALISONP on May 05, 2020 at 04:38PM
Posted by wilsm24 May 05, 2020 at 16:50
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Posted by Denzilene May 05, 2020 at 17:03
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Posted by aishagual May 05, 2020 at 17:32
The other issue is many couples in this situation are highly likely to begin to break lockdown rule in this area in particular younger adults if this rule is not altered . A persons human rights need to be considered . Please simply refer to Maslows hierarchy of need !
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Posted by ADman May 05, 2020 at 17:33
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Posted by BruceE May 05, 2020 at 19:21
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Posted by Milliecat50 May 06, 2020 at 09:49
Surely by bubbling up the result would mean happier partners and an easier less emotionally stressful lockdown.
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Posted by Jayli May 06, 2020 at 14:07
If we could be allowed to spend time together, just the 2 of us, in one of our homes and have the authorisation to travel between, it would make a huge difference to the mental health of us both. We miss each other greatly and the stress of being apart as well as the entire lockdown situation is very difficult mentally. I do not see the difference between 2 people who live together and follow all the guidelines, and 2 people who live in separate homes and follow the guidelines, spending time together as a couple.
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Posted by BKa19 May 10, 2020 at 21:24
This is personally really affecting my health and is a main source of stress on top of worry about family members and my job. Please please review this
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Posted by Cveevers May 10, 2020 at 22:56
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