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We use new population representative data from the National Couples’ Health and Time Study (n = 3,642) to examine mechanistic and demographic predictors of relationship functioning and mental health during the pandemic. Dyadic coping and partner social support were associated with less COVID relationship trouble, more couple satisfaction, and less negative interaction and relationship risk. Loneliness was associated with more COVID relationship trouble, less couple satisfaction, and elevated negative interaction and relationship risk. Housework satisfaction was associated with less COVID relationship trouble, higher couple satisfaction, and less negative interaction and relationship risk. Spouses reported less COVID relationship trouble and relationship risk than cohabitors. Bisexual+ and individuals with other or multiple sexual identities reported more relationship risk than heterosexuals. Individuals who reported more COVID relationship trouble, lower couple satisfaction, and higher negative interaction and relationship risk reported more depressive symptoms. Elevated negative interaction and relationship risk were associated with more anxious symptoms.