![]() ![]() ![]() However, couples who keep the magic going are successful because they find ways to acknowledge the discrepancy. This means that a couple’s needs may temporarily be greater in one area (physical: sleep!) than in other areas. Research shows that the focus of the relationship is mostly - if not completely - on the baby during this transitional time. All of these changes are perfectly normal - but if we are honest with ourselves (and with each other), we may admit that these aren’t the changes we expected parenthood to bring. Why? We know from research that becoming parents can increase stresses and strains, alter values and goals, shift roles, diminish communication, and increase hostility. ![]() Research done by the Bringing Baby Home Program shows that for 67 percent of new parents, becoming a parent causes decreased happiness and relationship satisfaction. For others, it is a time of anticipation, anxiety, and fear. We know all the right questions to ask when a baby is born: How much did she weigh? What time was he born? Who does she look like? Is he healthy?īut there is one important question that rarely gets asked when couples make the transition to parenthood: How is the relationship between the two of you? For many couples, the transition to parenthood is a time of great possibility and hope. ![]()
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