Our New Reality: How It Has Redefined Relationships

Hello! 

As isolating and irritating as this lockdown may be, I’ve noticed that it’s actually brought people closer. Being apart in the confines of our homes has forced us to become creative in how we exhibit our friendship for each other whether it’s regarding daily conversations or larger milestones. Rather than use the lockdown as an excuse for a lack of communication, people have risen above the current constraints in order to remain in touch with one another. 

One of my favorite things I’ve witnessed so far is how people have celebrated their birthdays during quarantine. The usual aspects of birthdays have changed, yet people are still doing whatever they can to show their appreciation for their friends, whether it’s by driving to someone’s house to wish them happy birthday, mailing a gift, or midnight birthday wishes on Zoom.

Unfortunately, quarantine has faced us with a reality in which we can’t physically be with many of our loved ones to celebrate milestones; yet, it has also proven that if you truly care about someone, you’ll do whatever you can to show it. 

The newfound creativity people have exhibited to make these moments special has proven that we’re in charge of how we choose to approach our lives. We can choose to focus on how we can’t go about our normal routine, or we can make greater efforts to maintain connections with the people we care about through whatever means necessary. 

Surprisingly, our current situation has shed light on the importance of our mentality and how we choose to let new changes affect us. Life will go on, just maybe in a way we’re not used to. You can either resist the reality or go with the flow until this is over.  How do you want to reflect back on this time? 

With love, 

Haya Ahmed