The Hurricane Test: Does Your Relationship Pass?
By Sarah Rae, BounceBack.com Editorial Staff
Spending time cooped up with your partner can be an eye opener for any relationship, and a looming natural disaster can bring out a whole new side to people. All your priorities get shuffled around. With an 8 PM citywide curfew, whatever you planned on doing tomorrow is out the window. Suddenly you're stocking up on canned food and trying to find that transistor radio in your closet.
You may do some things that are out of character, but ultimately these behaviors will say a lot about how you handle stress. Some people get tense, some disregard, some roll with it, and others throw hurricane parties.
No one wants to be alone when the storm blows through, but at what cost? We've braved through Irene, and now as Katia charges up the Atlantic, here are some signs that your relationship passes what we're deeming The Hurricane Test:
1. Your partner meets the storm with a sense of adventure. You're on your first cooped up vacation together. Even if you're just in your apartment, these are brand new circumstances: no going outside, unreliable cell phone service, and possibly no electricity or running water. Do they see this as fun?
2. Your partner doesn't get moody, aloof, or fussy. They shouldn't be sulking in the next room. They realize you're in this together. "Hunkering down" wasn't your idea of the greatest thing to do on a Friday night either.
3. You find things to do together. While you might be a fan of staying in and watching a movie, the power going out is a great excuse to do try something new. You can date for a long time without ever having played a board game with your partner. Break out Apples to Apples and learn a little about their competitive spirit.
4. Your partner copes well with the inconvenience of the state of emergency. If they spend a lot of the time moaning about how they wish they could order Thai food, they might not be the resilient person you had imagined.
5. They don't spend too much time on the phone. Of course, friends and family may call to check in, but if they spend a great deal of time chatting you start to wonder if they'd rather be weathering the storm with someone else.
6. You're still smiling after the storm has come and gone. Even if it was stressful or cumbersome at times, you'll likely get through most trying situations with the same amount of grace under pressure. This might even be the most time you've spent with your partner, and if you're still happy at the end of it, your relationship might be ready for the next level.
Did your/does your relationship pass The Hurricane Test? Tell us your story.
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