Marriage & Partnerships
Having kids can bring big changes to marriages and partnerships. Motherly’s got you covered with support and advice from real mamas.
He’s deployed—and I’m pregnant
I am here with you, mama.
My husband is gone a lot, but I am NOT a single mom
What I want to tell you most about having a husband who is gone a lot is this: It is harder on him than it is on me.
Our date nights have been pushed aside—but it’s not forever
We will get back to that place one day—that place where you take a purse with you instead of the diaper bag or wear the non-sensible heels.
If you want better sleep, prioritizing sex could be the answer
Is this the key to a great night's rest? 😴
As we deal with parenthood together, I need you to know: You are my hero
Join me in celebrating the everyday heroes of parenthood and the journey we share as we tackle life's challenges together.
I never expected to give birth to a mini-you
Your hands, worn in infant size by her. Your toes. The color of her hair—identical to yours as a child. The shape of her chin and the curve of her upper lip. Your placid expression was mirrored by hers as she gazed out at the world in those first months.
My darling—thank you for showing me affection, especially in front of our kids
The hug you give me after you walk through the door from work is something I wait for all day. It recharges me.
Kim Kardashian on Kanye West: ‘I think so many husbands feel neglected when you start having kids’
Kim Kardashian shares insights on how parenting affects relationships and why husbands may feel overlooked after kids arrive.
To maintain a happy relationship keep the ‘magic ratio’ in mind
There is a very specific ratio that makes love last.
Pregnancy is hard—but also so life-changing I wish you could experience it too
Because the physical changes are just a tiny part of what's going on inside of me. They are a constant reminder that my entire life—my entire identity—is about to change too.
My darling, remember when we wanted what we currently have?
We woke up beside each other this morning, and that is a dream come true.
In these hectic days of parenting, I really miss you darling
I didn't know that I could sleep next to you every night and still miss you.
Major long-term study: Kids with lesbian parents grow up to be happy adults
Having two moms or two dads doesn't impact children negatively. Families are families and love is love.
The secret to a strong marriage? Someone who makes you laugh
Marriage and love and parenting and living together and life, in general, isn't always easy.
Partners who do this one (simple) thing can improve moms’ breastfeeding rates
When the co-parent does chores and cooking, mama has time to focus on feeding the baby and getting the rest she needs to keep her milk supply up.
My darling, our love is a lot of small things that make up one big thing—our family
Our love looks different than it once did—but we're thriving in big ways and little ways—together, every day.
Thank you for showing our boys what it takes to be a real man
Thank you for wiping away their tears, and showing them that expressing their feelings is healthy and important.
To my husband: You were born to raise a daughter
I may never know what comes next as a parent, but one thing I do: You will always be there to catch her.
The Rock proves how dads can support a breastfeeding mama
It's little things like this that add up, say experts. #dadgoals
My love, let’s make time for ‘us’ this summer
Let's have a summer fling, shall we?