How Having a Baby Changes Your Marriage & How to Stay Connected to Your Spouse with The Messy Family Project | Ep. 84

Struggling to connect with your spouse once you became parents? Trying to keep the spark alive? Feeling more like roommates than partners? If you’ve ever wondered, “Will our marriage ever feel the same again?”—this one's for you.

Parenthood changes everything, including your marriage, but that doesn’t mean you have to lose your connection. In this episode, we’re diving into the biggest relationship challenges new parents face and how to keep the spark alive, communicate better, and stay strong as a couple.

In this episode, we discuss:

How having a baby shifts your relationship dynamic as a coupleCommon challenges marriages face after becoming parentsPractical ways to prioritize your marriage while caring for a baby Tips for effective communication in early parenthoodHow to keep intimacy alive and navigate the “roommate stage”What to do if you feel like you're drifting apartKey advice for maintaining a strong, connected marriage after baby

and more!!

Having a baby completely transforms your marriage—changing your relationship dynamic, communication, and intimacy. In this episode, we dive into the biggest challenges couples face after having their first baby and how to keep your marriage strong while navigating new parenthood. Our guests from The Messy Family Project share practical strategies for prioritizing your relationship, staying connected, and avoiding the “roommate stage” so you can nurture both your marriage and your growing family.

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