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Marriage & Partnerships

Having kids can bring big changes to marriages and partnerships. Motherly’s got you covered with support and advice from real mamas.

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Marry the man who will be the best father to your children

To the one who is always giving me more reasons to fall in love with him, again and again.

Updated May. 19, 2022

Dear husband, I know you’re stressed, too

In so many ways, you are the unsung hero in our family.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Sometimes marriage is just hard

But that doesn't mean you have to despair.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Do you miss your husband? Tiny actions can make a huge difference in boosting your bond

Did you know that using text messages to express affection creates a stronger partner attachment?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear husband, being a dad has made you sexier than ever

There are so many moments that I find myself staring and thinking, “He is so sexy and I am so lucky."

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Should we have another baby? The pros and cons of having a third child

Even with logic urging me to stick with two kids, I could not manage to get the idea of a third out of my head.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023

Ahem, husbands: Marriages improve when couples split the chores

An idea to borrow from the kids: A chore chart of your own.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear Husband, we are so different—but that’s exactly what I love

It may be our strengths that define us, but it is our differences that, when allowed, loved and respected, round us out and make us whole.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear husband, here’s what I wish you knew about my anxiety

Keep reminding me that I’m beautiful. That you love me. And that I’m the greatest mom I can be.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

Dads are partners—not just ‘helpers’

Yes, my husband is a champ when it comes to housework. But calling that “help” implies that those aren’t responsibilities an equal partner would have.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Recreating childhood memories is good for your entire family—just ask Kristen Bell

Taking time to re-ground ourselves in the places that shaped us can revitalize our sense of purpose as parents and partners.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The biggest thing parents fight about? How to discipline kids

Here’s how experts say to stop those discipline disagreements.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Dear husband—these small moments make me SO happy

I want you to know that I see everything you do for us, and it makes my world brighter.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How my dad(s) helped me understand and appreciate my husband

Growing up with the love and guidance of both of these men helped me understand what I wanted in a husband.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Stop putting off date night—4 ways for busy parents to reconnect

Time with your hubby isn’t just an investment in your marriage—it makes you better parents too.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Choose each other daily—and 12 other ways to keep a marriage strong

5. Make time to REALLY listen and support each other.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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