Marriage & Partnerships
Having kids can bring big changes to marriages and partnerships. Motherly’s got you covered with support and advice from real mamas.
Love is sweatpants and take-out on the couch, actually
Love isn’t always in the big moments. Most often, it’s in those small, in-between moments.
16 things we *don’t* do in order to stay happily married
11. We don’t neglect each other’s love languages.
How self-love saved my marriage—and myself
The bullet train of my life was speeding ahead, and I wasn’t on it.
Why happy couples turn toward each other in times of stress + how to do it
When partners do not choose each other day after day, trust and commitment erode away.
Marriage is about what you give—not what you get
It’s about love—which is something we choose to give time and time again. ?
The ‘Golden Rule’ that keeps romance alive for new parents
Tuning in and turning towards each other creates a sense of connection and emotional intimacy.
Marriage means saying “I do” every. single. day.
Even on those days where you don’t see eye to eye or are really annoyed with one another.
Emotionally intelligent husbands are key to a lasting marriage
Make your commitment to your partner stronger than your commitment to winning.
Valentine’s Day: Before kids & after
Before kids: Ohh, I hope he gets me flowers! ? After kids: Ohh, I hope he takes the trash out!
Why I make time for romance after kids
1. Small love notes find their way into her handbag for her morning commute.
Doctor’s orders: Date your spouse!
Both my marriage and I deserve a little alone time.
A dad is not a babysitter or a helper. He’s a parent.
Though I appreciate all he does, it is not exceptional. It is called being a parent.
Breadwinner? Homemaker? Make peace with gender roles that work for your marriage
Who does the housework? The paid work? And who decides?
I’m ready for another baby—but he’s not
It’s rare that two people are ready at precisely the same moment.
What runs through his head when he finds out you’re pregnant
As I waited, I half felt very manly and proud of myself and I half felt like there was no way this was happening.
What partner should know: the third trimester
Now is the time for that final push (pun intended) to the day you will be holding your little baby.
Let’s talk about conception sex
OB-GYN tips & tactics to get pregnant fast.
I’m ready for a baby, he’s not (yet)—7 steps to talk through it together
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.
The 4 essential habits of happy parents
#1—Take parenting seriously, but not too seriously.