Do you remember the times when you and your partner made plans for the future and your relationship was full of tenderness? Now you have a child and the relationship looks completely different… Many couples experience crisis in marriage after the birth of a child, because new responsibilities, sleep deficit and time alone often lead to tensions and misunderstandings. Can this be remedied?
In this article, we'll show you how to rebuild closeness and get through the crisis in your relationship after having a baby, without giving up the joy of parenthood.
Why may a relationship arise? crisis after childbirth, is this normal?
It is estimated that even about 70% of couples experience a crisis in their marriage after the birth of a child — the decline in marital satisfaction is most noticeable within 1 year after the birth of the first child, even if it was planned[1].
It is not surprising, because with the arrival of a new family member, the couple must learn to function in completely different conditions. This is a huge change of priorities, but also a reorganization of every sphere of life - from household chores to intimacy. It is therefore natural that this period favors conflicts, and from there it is a direct path to crisis in a relationship after the birth of a child and the growing distance between partners.