Marriage changed after baby?

How has your marriage changed after having your baby/ kids? We have had our challenges in our nearly 10 years together, there’s always ups and downs. During my pregnancy and delivery I never felt closer to my husband, our relationship was thriving. Now I feel like we judge each other, have no patience, and can’t communicate in a calm and healthy way no matter how much we want to try and be better. We also barely go on dates or spend time together anymore. Mostly because we don’t have childcare on the weekends, but still. Any advice on how to reconnect, respect each other, and grow together instead of apart?

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You’re not alone!

You may have to hire a sitter and have some time together ❤️ or get some games for couples and have game night while baby is sleeping.

My marriage has definitely changed. We also can’t do any type of date night due to child care. Setting time aside when the baby sleeping a week to two to talk about the things on our mind and brain store how we can each do better to support each other and our household has helped. It is hard to have one on one time but it’s a must at least once a eeek outside the conversation to connect with each other.

Do dates after bedtime works well our couples therapist recommend it because we don't have a sitter often play a board game, order dinner, and watch a show together

My marriage has become more patient and close since baby. Our communication is better. Can you go someplace with the baby? We still go about our day and just bring baby along

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