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Having kids can bring big changes to marriages and partnerships. Motherly’s got you covered with support and advice from real mamas.
Love isn’t always in the big moments. Most often, it’s in those small, in-between moments.
11. We don’t neglect each other’s love languages.
The bullet train of my life was speeding ahead, and I wasn’t on it.
2. Have sex.
When partners do not choose each other day after day, trust and commitment erode away.
It’s about love—which is something we choose to give time and time again. ?
Tuning in and turning towards each other creates a sense of connection and emotional intimacy.
Even on those days where you don’t see eye to eye or are really annoyed with one another.
Make your commitment to your partner stronger than your commitment to winning.
Before kids: Ohh, I hope he gets me flowers! ? After kids: Ohh, I hope he takes the trash out!
1. Small love notes find their way into her handbag for her morning commute.
Both my marriage and I deserve a little alone time.
Though I appreciate all he does, it is not exceptional. It is called being a parent.
Who does the housework? The paid work? And who decides?
It’s rare that two people are ready at precisely the same moment.
As I waited, I half felt very manly and proud of myself and I half felt like there was no way this was happening.
Now is the time for that final push (pun intended) to the day you will be holding your little baby.
OB-GYN tips & tactics to get pregnant fast.
It can be frustrating—and maybe scary—when you’re ready to take the leap and he’s not. Here are 7 strategies to help.
#1—Take parenting seriously, but not too seriously.
