When Parenting Takes Over Your Relationship

Becoming parents is a joy—but it’s also a challenge, especially when it comes to maintaining your relationship. Many couples find themselves feeling “disconnected” after having children. “It feels like we are just cohabiting, like we’re not a couple. We are just parents,” one parent explains. Between the demands of young children and exhaustion at the end of the day, finding even a few minutes alone can feel impossible. For many, the shift starts after the first child. Life changes dramatically, especially if one parent transitions from full-time work to full-time parenting. Opening up about feelings isn’t always easy. Often,...