Marriage & Partnerships
Having kids can bring big changes to marriages and partnerships. Motherly’s got you covered with support and advice from real mamas.
Men are requesting vasectomies in record numbers after Roe ruling
It’s a sign that the conversation around male birth control is becoming more mainstream.
My husband took on the housework after the birth of our son—and it bettered our relationship
In the words of Sarah MacLean, “The best partnerships aren't dependent on a mere common goal but on a shared path of equality, desire, and no small amount of passion.”
To my husband: Watching you be a father makes me fall in love with you all over again
I don’t know if you ever dreamed of being a father when you were little, but you were destined to be the father of our kids.
6 lies about marriage after kids
Your relationship might become less spontaneous after kids, but that doesn’t mean it’s less exciting.
From a husband’s perspective: My love, I see you
No matter how crazy our lives get from here on out, just remember that I see you. Yes, as a mom, but also as a person. The most beautiful and wonderful person.
According to data, there’s a sweet spot for when your sex life returns after kids
And it’s (hopefully) not as far out as you think.
To my husband: Thank you for showing me a love that our child will remember
Because we are raising our child to be one more kind and compassionate person that the world has to offer. And through the way that we love each other, we are reassuring him that love is a powerhouse.
Dear Husband: Don’t forget that I am always on your team
Even when we don’t see eye to eye. We are in this together.
Dear partner: I’m sorry for when I take my mom rage out on you
You are my safe place, my soft landing, and over the years, I’ve come to rely on you to catch me when I fall and when I spin out of control.
Relationships after children can be hard—but mine taught me to love harder
I thought that before kids I knew unconditional love, but now I’ve learned a love with no boundaries.
This mom’s post about marriage is so raw and relatable
"I cried last night as I asked my husband if he was tired of me. Because I'm tired of me some days. Pregnancy and birth are hard. Raising babies is hard. But I think the hardest is losing yourself..."
To my husband: When motherhood gets tough, you make it easier
I know that most times I am our child's safe haven, but at the end of each day, you are mine.
Low libido during pregnancy? Science says it’s totally normal
One mom’s experience—plus what an OB-GYN and fertility specialist wants you to know about libido during pregnancy, trimester by trimester.
Are you touched out, mama? A psychologist shares the signs
PSA: It's totally OK to crave your own space.
I miss how easy and fun sex was before my infertility struggles
Here’s how I found that place again.
Marriage is imperfect because people are imperfect—and that’s okay
Thanks to the hard work of raising kids, we’ve learned that to be a good teammate doesn't mean perfection.
Your guide to getting pregnant with IUI
Two midwives share everything you need to know about the fertility process.
Dear husband: What I need you to know as I transition to being a SAHM
Dear husband, As you know, I recently decided to step away from…
Here’s why you might be having pain during sex, according to experts
Can we talk about the fact that this affects 3 out of 4 women?
9 things I wish my husband had known before we brought baby home
There's so much to navigate in new parenthood. Proud new papas of the world, this one's for you.