For better or for worse, the pandemic has thrust many spouses into spending more time together than in pre-pandemic times. Normal, mundane concerns about money, domestic chores, and child-rearing have taken a backseat to more overwhelming concerns about health and even mortality. Not to mention, remote working, reduced freedoms, and the confines of a shared living space—all of which are pushing many relationships to the brink. Psychologists and relationship experts have come forward in droves to offer advice for stressed-out spouses. Here are five tips that many agree are crucial for keeping a marriage strong amid a global crisis. 1. Remember, this is not normal. An Ipsos poll released on Aug. 4, 2020, found that one in five married or partnered people were fighting more with their significant other during lockdown. Yet the long-term effects of the pandemic on cohabiting couples remain unknown. “People are asking themselves, ‘What if I …