After having children, a couple's relationship changes. These changes often fall into three main types. Understanding these types helps a couple identify their specific challenges.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
After having children, a couple's relationship changes.
These changes often fall into three main types. Understanding these types helps a couple identify their specific challenges.
A couple's relationship can become 'Allies'. The parents work well together for the children. However, the romantic connection between the parents is lost. The parents respect each other as co-parents. The relationship can become 'Strangers'. One or both parents change so much they do not recognize the other. The parents no longer understand the person they married. The relationship can become 'Adversaries'. The parents are tired and feel angry. They see each other as opponents. Every talk becomes an argument. Every action is judged for fairness.
A parent feels distant from their partner after their child is born. The parent searches for reasons why. The parent learns about the 'Strangers' relationship state. This helps the parent understand their feelings of not knowing their partner anymore.
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After having children, a couple's relationship changes. These changes often fall into three main types. Understanding these types helps a couple identify their specific challenges.