Marriage and children

There are some who believe that as soon as a couple begins having children that marriage satisfaction will inevitably decrease and that's it, it can't be helped. However by no means does this have to be the case. If you stop nurturing your marriage relationship and only focus on the baby of course things wont be as good in your marriage! Knowing that a decrease in marital satisfaction is the natural thing to happen when a new person enters your family there are things that you can do to prevent that. Starting with the pregnancy keep the husband involved and informed, including doctor visits and movement in the womb. Make the birth experience one that is a personal time for the husband and wife and no one else. Share the different experiences that come with a new born. Take turns getting up at night when the baby cries and take turns with the various responsibilities, it will help you both feel involved and important in your child's life. Now that you both feel involved with your child take time for each other. Plan dates with each other and make a special effort to spend some quality time together.