Research shows that small actions practiced daily are the biggest predictor for keeping romance, intimacy, and connection alive during the transition to parenthood.
Going the extra mile means everything with a new baby in the mix. As life with a little one begins, parents often find themselves sleep deprived, overwhelmed with a list of to-dos as long as their arm and the feeling that there’s never enough time in the day to do it all.
New parents often believe that in order to meet the demanding needs of the baby, they have to sacrifice the needs of the relationship. There is a sense that “I can either be close to my spouse or my baby, but I can’t do both.”
This leads to resentment and isolation. But studies have shown that couples can be engaged parents and protect their relationship without sacrificing the bond with their child.
Here we speak with two experts to find out how to keep the spark alive alongside bringing up kids.
