By the way, we're being sex-role stereotypic here about men being animals and women being gatekeepers. If the reverse is true in your relationship, that's not too uncommon. Probably 20 to 25 percent of the couples we see are the exception rather than the rule. You and your partner need to spend some quality time together doing something you both enjoy. This is especially true if you have kids.
Studies show that marital satisfaction takes a serious hit after kids arrive.
Half of all divorces occur within the first seven years of marriage, and researchers believe that kids are partly to blame, that the stress of parenthood is hazardous to marital health. The good news, according to the research, is that couples who had a strong bond or friendship were more resilient and less likely to become dissatisfied with their relationship after they became parents. Could Be Waiting for You. Inc. All rights reserved.