 
If babies were each born with an instruction manual, then
learning to cope with the dual role of parenthood, while retaining
your intimacy as a couple, would certainly be less of a challenge.
And,
to make matters worse, sometimes we hold onto old family patterns
we observed as children between our parents. Add this to the
new expanded “we” and a few storms are sure to
cloud this supremely joyous time of your lives that you so
looked forward to together. Yet your relationship is different
from what it was … because having a baby is a major
life event!
Therefore,
just as you made an effort to learn all you could about labor
and delivery (and maybe you even took some classes together),
why wouldn’t it be just as reasonable and wise to learn
how parenthood might affect your relationship? It’s
important to understand your expectations of yourself and
your partner as parents and how you see your future as a family.
“Betrayed” expectations makes fertile grounds
for frustration, conflict and resentment.
So
why not skip the mistake of assuming that the transition will
be easy and invest in your “expanded” relationship
by applying “real solutions for parenthood relationships”
with one of Dr. Toni’s best-selling CDs or eBooks, or
sign up for one of her seminars by phone. It will strengthen
your relationship and your family life. Invest
in your love NOW! |
