As reducing the spread of COVID-19 has closed offices and workers are set-up at home, people are now experiencing something many farmers already do – work alongside a spouse. But farmers, just like everyone else, can easily overlook marital health, which may need some maintenance.
“One thing we don’t list on our balance sheet is health and the health of our relationships,” says Sean Brotherson, a professor and extension family science specialist from North Dakota State University. “It’s a low-cost but high-value priority.”
If a relationship turns sour, there’s a significant risk of a negative impact on the success of your farm business. However, the average couple waits six years before seeking counselling, says Merel Voth, a British Columbia counsellor and partner in a goat dairy with her husband, Barrie.
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