How to make your marriage ‘coronavirus proof’: Married At First Sight expert John Aiken’s guide to staying sane with your spouse in lockdown
Married At First Sight‘s John Aiken has offered advice to couples feeling the strain while in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
The relationship expert, 49, said on Today Extra on Thursday that couples should develop a daily ‘ritual’ in which they ‘connect’ with each other and ‘debrief about what is going on’.
He said it was important to do this because COVID-19 has disrupted the usual routine of spending the day apart and coming together in the evening.
Pearls of wisdom: Married At First Sight’s John Aiken (pictured) has offered advice to couples feeling the strain while in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic
‘Now couples are in each other’s pockets 24/7, so they have to figure out a new way of [reconnecting], a blueprint,’ he said.
‘What I have said to people is for starters… you have to put aside at least 15 minutes a day for a ritual of connection with your partner, without the kids around, to just connect and debrief about what is going on.’
John then offered advice specifically to men and fathers, encouraging them to listen to their partners during these uncertain times.
Advice: The relationship expert said on Today Extra on Thursday that couples should develop a daily ‘ritual’ in which they ‘connect’ with each other and ‘debrief about what is going on’
‘What I am telling dads to do this week is under all of these extreme situations, when your partner is really in crisis mode – stressing, really in crisis mode – put the solutions away and just listen,’ he said.
‘Because that is really what they are wanting.’
It comes after Married At First Sight viewers petitioned for John be replaced by radio host Kyle Sandilands as a relationship expert on next year’s season.
‘That’s something I need to see!’ It comes after Married At First Sight viewers petitioned for John be replaced by radio host Kyle Sandilands as a relationship expert on next year’s season
The speculation has been met with excitement by fans over the past week.
‘Kyle Sandilands as a MAFS expert is something I need to see,’ one person commented on the FriendlyJordies YouTube channel.
Another wrote: ‘Honestly…. probably the only reason I would watch it next season. At least Kyle doesn’t take anyone’s s**t and calls them on it.’
Team John: But some longtime MAFS viewers have threatened to boycott the show if Kyle joins
But some longtime MAFS viewers have threatened to boycott the series if Kyle joins.
‘OMG they must be getting desperate,’ raged one fan on Facebook. ‘Rude, arrogant – I think I have made my final decision about MAFS 2021. Won’t be watching it.’
Unfortunately, Kyle will most likely be unable to accept the gig because has already signed up to be a judge on Channel Seven’s Australia’s Got Talent.
Conflict of interest: Unfortunately, Kyle will most likely be unable to accept the gig because has already signed up to be a judge on Channel Seven’s Australia’s Got Talent