This time last year, there was enormous uncertainty about COVID-19âspecifically, what could be done to contain it. Governments raced to seal their borders and implement lockdowns, catching many unwitting travelers by surprise. We interviewed seven couples whose relationships were impacted by the sudden closures: One husband was away on business when his home country locked up; another couple, already months into a long-distance relationship, had to scrap their future get-togethers. The pairs spoke candidly about how they were handling the separation, and shared creative tips for making the most of their long-distance situations. Nearly 12 months later, we checked in again with three sets of partners to see how their relationships evolved during this rollercoaster of a year.