Relationship Rescue: Keeping Your Marriage Strong After Baby Arrives
They call it the "Roommate Phase." You are both exhausted. You are covered in spit-up. The house is a mess. Your conversations used to be about dreams and movies; now they are entirely about poop color, nap schedules, and who bought milk. It is incredibly common for satisfaction in a marriage to drop during the first year of parenthood. But it doesn't have to stay that way. Here are 3 realistic ways to reconnect that don't require expensive dates or a babysitter. 1. The "10-Minute" Rule When the baby finally sleeps, it is tempting to zone out on your phone. Instead, try this: Commit to spending 10 minutes a day talking about something other than the baby or household logistics. Ask: "How was your work today?" "What article did you read?" "How are you feeling mentally?" Rule: No talk of diapers, bills, or chores. Just be a couple again for 10 minutes. 2. The Couch Date You might be too tired to dress up and go out to dinne...