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lululu
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How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Say the government says we need to social distance for the next 18 months. No school, no gatherings of any kind, etc. How long will you adhere to this or will there be a breaking point where you will break the rules and have friends and family over, go to their homes, allow your kids to have playdates, etc.? I don't think it will be realistic for most people to do this indefinitely so I am wondering what you think your breaking point will be or if you will continue to adhere to the rules for as long as we are told to do so.
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
luckily/sadly my life hasn't changed much. i'm an essential employee, so i go to work every day. i'm a homebody, so i stay home most evenings.
if this goes on for 18 months, i would be pretty ok with following the rules.
would i be happy about it? no
would i mentally crack? yes. i already have.
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| Posted 4/22/20 7:30 AM |
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klingklang77
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
I live alone. I’d rather kill myself than social distance for 18 months.
I read an interesting thing that even though we have Zoom, Skype, Facetime, it still isn’t the same. It tricks your mind into thinking it was real, and then you just feel deflated after. Same thing with phone calls. I had to stop for a while and limit myself.
ETA: And I’m a homebody and an introvert. This is too much for me. I work, with what contracts I have left, from home. The highlight of my week or every two weeks is when I go to the grocery store and get to see real live people. I’m now a small talker at the supermarket. It’s all I have.
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| Posted 4/22/20 7:33 AM |
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
I'm hoping this is done by summer. I am already getting anxiety over this. My kids need to go back to school. I need to be able to work.
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| Posted 4/22/20 7:36 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Posted by klingklang77
I live alone. I’d rather kill myself than social distance for 18 months.
I read an interesting thing that even though we have Zoom, Skype, Facetime, it still isn’t the same. It tricks your mind into thinking it was real, and then you just feel deflated after. Same thing with phone calls. I had to stop for a while and limit myself.
ETA: And I’m a homebody and an introvert. This is too much for me. I work, with what contracts I have left, from home. The highlight of my week or every two weeks is when I go to the grocery store and get to see real live people. I’m now a small talker at the supermarket. It’s all I have.
if i had to work from home or not work at all, this would affect me in a very similar way. my lifeline to the bit of sanity i still have is my ability to get out of the house for work. i still have that routine and i still interact with other people.
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| Posted 4/22/20 7:39 AM |
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alli3131
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How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
I could do it. I’m working from home and while I don’t love being the teacher to my son I’d do it for the greater good. And as for staying home,I’m fine with it. We have plenty to do around the house that will never end!!
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
June. That will be my complete breaking point. I’m close now. But by then, I’m done. We will have other fiends over to hang out in the yard , 6 feet apart , bbq, fire pit, etc. I wouldn’t be in a large group inside but just being in the yard with a couple friends will help tremendously.
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| Posted 4/22/20 7:47 AM |
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blu6385
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
i am going to obey as long as I can.
I have been on the verge of breaking it and going to my parents. i have not yet(pretty sure my dad had it and they both have been exposed) though i really want too.
I have seriously toyed with the idea of going to FL and quarantine with family down there so my kids have something to do lol
I know people who haven't and it pisses me off esp. when they say they didnt break rules uh you did!! so I am trying not to be a hypocrite and break them myself
ETA: i am a homebody so really the biggest thing is not being able to see my parents and going to stores and restaurants but i can live longer without being there.
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MsSissy
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Living alone makes this very hard for me.
A friend of mine was very sick from Covid-19 but never went to the hospital. Her sister is a nurse and helped my friends husband care for her at home' through phone calls. If he wasn't there for her she would've had a very difficult time getting through it by herself. And it really got me thinking that if something was to happen to me I'd be alone.
And that made even sadder than I've been.
I'm already finding myself going for longer walks just to be outside so I don't fall into a deep depression. I don't know how much longer I would be able to do this before completely breaking.
I do the FaceTime calls but they can't replace physical contact. And isn't that what everyone has been screaming about the last few years. Get off the electronics and connect face to face. So to have to do a complete halt of that and go back to what we've been told not to do is difficult.
This whole thing just sucks.
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| Posted 4/22/20 7:56 AM |
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Katareen
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Posted by PhyllisNJoe
June. That will be my complete breaking point. I’m close now. But by then, I’m done. We will have other fiends over to hang out in the yard , 6 feet apart , bbq, fire pit, etc. I wouldn’t be in a large group inside but just being in the yard with a couple friends will help tremendously.
I don’t see why you couldn’t do that now? My in-laws come over every Saturday and sit on one side of the lawn and my husband sits on the other. Probably 10-15 ft apart.
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NervousNell
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Posted by Katareen
Posted by PhyllisNJoe
June. That will be my complete breaking point. I’m close now. But by then, I’m done. We will have other fiends over to hang out in the yard , 6 feet apart , bbq, fire pit, etc. I wouldn’t be in a large group inside but just being in the yard with a couple friends will help tremendously.
I don’t see why you couldn’t do that now? My in-laws come over every Saturday and sit on one side of the lawn and my husband sits on the other. Probably 10-15 ft apart.
You probably can. Far apart, don't share food like bowls of chips- bring your own booze.
LOL
But that kind of IS social distancing... so I woudln't consider it breaking the social distance rules per se
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| Posted 4/22/20 8:09 AM |
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Katareen
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Katareen
Posted by PhyllisNJoe
June. That will be my complete breaking point. I’m close now. But by then, I’m done. We will have other fiends over to hang out in the yard , 6 feet apart , bbq, fire pit, etc. I wouldn’t be in a large group inside but just being in the yard with a couple friends will help tremendously.
I don’t see why you couldn’t do that now? My in-laws come over every Saturday and sit on one side of the lawn and my husband sits on the other. Probably 10-15 ft apart.
You probably can. Far apart, don't share food like bowls of chips- bring your own booze.
LOL
My MIL always shows up with her Pinot 
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| Posted 4/22/20 8:11 AM |
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amac27
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
I am not really sure. I could probably deal until July. As long as my husband has a job, I would be ok.
The issue is that mother is in another state taking care of my father (who has Alzheimer's). He isn't doing well. She could really use some help right now and I feel terribly that I am unable to get to her because I cannot leave my kids.
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| Posted 4/22/20 8:12 AM |
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TooSoontoTell
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
I would revolt if school is not open by September for sure. Ideally not beyond June. I can't see living like this much longer. I am a homebody but even still, the lack of stimulation for me or my children is really getting to me.
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| Posted 4/22/20 8:21 AM |
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TooSoontoTell
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Posted by Katareen
Posted by PhyllisNJoe
June. That will be my complete breaking point. I’m close now. But by then, I’m done. We will have other fiends over to hang out in the yard , 6 feet apart , bbq, fire pit, etc. I wouldn’t be in a large group inside but just being in the yard with a couple friends will help tremendously.
I don’t see why you couldn’t do that now? My in-laws come over every Saturday and sit on one side of the lawn and my husband sits on the other. Probably 10-15 ft apart.
I am not saying this in a snarky tone. I am asking a serious question - do you offer them food or drinks? Do you allow them to use your bathroom? I would think if you offer food or drinks (from non disposable items) you are interchanging germs by handling things others have drank, eaten from or touched.
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NervousNell
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Posted by TooSoontoTell
I would revolt if school is not open by September for sure. Ideally not beyond June. I can't see living like this much longer. I am a homebody but even still, the lack of stimulation for me or my children is really getting to me.
LOL I can see people opening up backroom schools like in the days of little house on the prairie.
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| Posted 4/22/20 8:25 AM |
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BargainMama
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Posted by TooSoontoTell
Posted by Katareen
Posted by PhyllisNJoe
June. That will be my complete breaking point. I’m close now. But by then, I’m done. We will have other fiends over to hang out in the yard , 6 feet apart , bbq, fire pit, etc. I wouldn’t be in a large group inside but just being in the yard with a couple friends will help tremendously.
I don’t see why you couldn’t do that now? My in-laws come over every Saturday and sit on one side of the lawn and my husband sits on the other. Probably 10-15 ft apart.
I am not saying this in a snarky tone. I am asking a serious question - do you offer them food or drinks? Do you allow them to use your bathroom? I would think if you offer food or drinks (from non disposable items) you are interchanging germs by handling things others have drank, eaten from or touched.
If everyone washes their hands and keeps their hands off their mucous membranes, then it's a moot point really. If I wash my hands, Judy washes her hands. We aren't touching our eyes, nose, mouth, ass, then there are no germs being transferred since germs just don't come out through your skin. Unless you are sweating profusely.
I've been to so many family parties over the years and 2 days later we get the call. XYZ is sick with the stomach virus, or strep, etc., and then so is XYZ, and it spirals. We don't typically get sick at these things because we wash our hands all the time at gatherings like that and I remind my kids to keep them off their face.
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BargainMama
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by TooSoontoTell
I would revolt if school is not open by September for sure. Ideally not beyond June. I can't see living like this much longer. I am a homebody but even still, the lack of stimulation for me or my children is really getting to me.
LOL I can see people opening up backroom schools like in the days of little house on the prairie.
And legit Speakeasies
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klingklang77
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Posted by MsSissy
Living alone makes this very hard for me.
A friend of mine was very sick from Covid-19 but never went to the hospital. Her sister is a nurse and helped my friends husband care for her at home' through phone calls. If he wasn't there for her she would've had a very difficult time getting through it by herself. And it really got me thinking that if something was to happen to me I'd be alone.
And that made even sadder than I've been.
I'm already finding myself going for longer walks just to be outside so I don't fall into a deep depression. I don't know how much longer I would be able to do this before completely breaking.
I do the FaceTime calls but they can't replace physical contact. And isn't that what everyone has been screaming about the last few years. Get off the electronics and connect face to face. So to have to do a complete halt of that and go back to what we've been told not to do is difficult.
This whole thing just sucks.
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| Posted 4/22/20 8:52 AM |
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itsbabytime
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
As long as I need to in order to keep my family safe, healthy and alive. I have already lost a family member and gone through others being sick. Death is permanent. Everything else is temporary no matter how long and how difficult.
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Deeluvsvinny
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How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
I struggle with this everyday. I have been working from home for 7 weeks. Have only left the house for 3 grocery trips and some driveby visiting (other than sitting outside, bike rides & walks around the neighborhood). I am homeschooling my 10 year old DD. My husband works in a hospital. My anxiety is through the roof. Two people I knew very well passed this week from the virus. An acquaintance lost her mom last week. Quite a few people I know have/had the virus. I feel like I'm losing my mind, I was so social before this. I miss hugging my parents. I miss seeing my friends for coffee and shopping. But, I am so freaking scared of this thing. I told DH that right now, I would not be comfortable going out until Mid-June/early July. And even then, I don't know. It's so hard staying home, but I'm not sure when I'll be able to go out comfortably again. I'm not sure mentally I can do 18 months at home without being medicated.
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| Posted 4/22/20 9:16 AM |
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lululu
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by TooSoontoTell
Posted by Katareen
Posted by PhyllisNJoe
June. That will be my complete breaking point. I’m close now. But by then, I’m done. We will have other fiends over to hang out in the yard , 6 feet apart , bbq, fire pit, etc. I wouldn’t be in a large group inside but just being in the yard with a couple friends will help tremendously.
I don’t see why you couldn’t do that now? My in-laws come over every Saturday and sit on one side of the lawn and my husband sits on the other. Probably 10-15 ft apart.
I am not saying this in a snarky tone. I am asking a serious question - do you offer them food or drinks? Do you allow them to use your bathroom? I would think if you offer food or drinks (from non disposable items) you are interchanging germs by handling things others have drank, eaten from or touched.
If everyone washes their hands and keeps their hands off their mucous membranes, then it's a moot point really. If I wash my hands, Judy washes her hands. We aren't touching our eyes, nose, mouth, ass, then there are no germs being transferred since germs just don't come out through your skin. Unless you are sweating profusely.
I've been to so many family parties over the years and 2 days later we get the call. XYZ is sick with the stomach virus, or strep, etc., and then so is XYZ, and it spirals. We don't typically get sick at these things because we wash our hands all the time at gatherings like that and I remind my kids to keep them off their face.
COVID is airborne too though so I don't think that what you are saying is entirely true from this. If that was the case we wouldn't be required to wear facemasks while going out. If you are with someone and they cough and then you walk thru where the cough was expelled I believe you can get it.
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Naturalmama
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How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
June...I think anyone can say they could do this for 18 months because it has only been one month. Society will begin to collapse if we go beyond another 2-3 months.
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lululu
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
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June...I think anyone can say they could do this for 18 months because it has only been one month. Society will begin to collapse if we go beyond another 2-3 months.
Yeah I think, oddly, once school is out and the kids have nothing to do all day it will be very hard to not see people and do things with others. For both myself and for them. I think end of June is my max and then I will have people over, mainly outside in the backyard to swim in the pool and hang out.
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TooSoontoTell
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Re: How long are you willing to adhere to social distancing rules?
Posted by BargainMama
If everyone washes their hands and keeps their hands off their mucous membranes, then it's a moot point really. If I wash my hands, Judy washes her hands. We aren't touching our eyes, nose, mouth, ass, then there are no germs being transferred since germs just don't come out through your skin. Unless you are sweating profusely.
I've been to so many family parties over the years and 2 days later we get the call. XYZ is sick with the stomach virus, or strep, etc., and then so is XYZ, and it spirals. We don't typically get sick at these things because we wash our hands all the time at gatherings like that and I remind my kids to keep them off their face.
I think the reality is that many people still have not a good clue about how they actually get sick. And even with all this, it's a very strong habit that most people will touch their eyes, nose or mouth in conversation with others. If someone who is shedding virus touches that pitcher of ice tea, bottle of wine, then you touch the pitcher or bottle of wine, and touch your eyes, nose or mouth or your phone that you then transfer germs onto (which you don't clean afterwards), then that's how the virus will be spread. That's why getting around the social distancing rules generally will not work for most. Most people will touch their eyes, nose, mouth before they ever wash their hands, if in someone's presence for an extended period. Especially children, but adults are just as likely out of force of habit. The only way this would work is if you never share anything and never touch anything the other people are touching. If they come over and sit in your chairs, then you sit in those chairs after, the arm rests could contain viral particles if they are shedding virus. If you fold up those chairs and put them away, and touch your eyes, nose or mouth before washing your hands, you can contract the virus. It's all these little things that most people do not even think of. Also you would need to stay very far away from each other.
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