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Dear husband, I don’t thank you enough for all that you do

When I put a pillow over my head and try to pretend it’s your turn to get up, I should stop and thank you for all the (many!) times you’ve comforted her at night.

Dear husband, I miss you

Sometimes I look at you and realize we haven’t had a moment together, alone, in forever.

Dear Wife, do you know how much I appreciate you?

You are superwoman. You may not see it in yourself, but it’s only because you don’t have time to step back and watch yourself in action.

Want to become more forgiving? New study suggests getting married

Raise your hand if your tolerance for dirty dishes left in the sink has gone up. ?

Honestly, my marriage wasn’t ready for a baby

Today I was sad. So I did what any other sane person would do: I dug my wedding dress out of the attic and wore it while I made dinner.

The things I wish my husband knew I needed

I know you’re not a magician and you can’t always know what I need, so I promise to let you know what’s going on inside my head. 

To my love—can you believe this life we’ve built?

We're in the world of parenting young children together. A crazy, magical world—one I'm so glad to share with you.

Should New Parents Go To Couples’ Counseling?

An LCSW gives tips on the stresses new parents face and how counseling can help.

couple walking together on boardwalk

Having this one discussion before baby arrives can help your relationship

The time to make big parenting decisions isn’t when you’re already sleep-deprived.

The one thing you have to let go to keep your marriage strong

When people ask for advice from my same-sex marriage, this is what I say...

New parents: Stop feeling guilty about fighting—it’s normal

New research shows there is reason for your shorter fuse—but there are also ways to reduce the tension.

An ode to my husband’s sweatpants

Thank God I stole these from my husband because really—what would my life be without them?

Passion + parenting can co-exist—and here’s how

Having children is most definitely a game changer, but it doesn’t have to be a romance killer.

I didn’t know I could love my husband more—and then he became a dad

This is the messiest, sleepiest, craziest time—and that’s when you realize what a good thing you really have.

How you + your partner can always be on the same team—even in times of conflict

Based on research, this powerful method can transform barriers of hurt and misunderstanding into bridges of connection.

The one thing any couple can do for a better connection

Ask what is true about your partner today—not five years ago.

When you’re too exhausted for date night, that’s when you need it most

Balancing parenting and dating your spouse can be hard. But what did we sign up for? Something easy?

4 ways parents can balance family + couple time

Studies show the amount of fun couples have together is correlated to marital success.

Dear Husband: Most of all, thank you for the things no one asked you to do

“Thank you” often goes without saying—when it actually deserves to be said the most.

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