Changes in marriage after having a child: The birth of a child after marriage is the happiest moment for any couple. But this moment also brings with it new responsibilities and challenges. Many changes take place in married life after the arrival of the child. You might not have even imagined such a change. Changes like finding time for each other, sleep problems and lack of romance make couples face new experiences. However, this is the time to be understanding and patient with each other, so that the relationship can become stronger.
These changes come in the relationship after the birth of the child (Life after baby for married couples),
lack of time- After the birth of a child, couples have less time for each other. All the focus goes on taking care of the child, due to which there is no time for romantic moments and spending time together. This leads to complaints against each other and the relationship may turn sour.
Fatigue and lack of sleep- The biggest challenge for new parents is to manage the baby’s sleep and crying time. Children wake up repeatedly throughout the night due to which the mother has to be fed repeatedly, diapers have to be changed, and she has to keep herself calm to put them to sleep. All these things increase fatigue. This can cause irritation between both partners.
Priorities change- While in the initial period of marriage, partners focus on each other’s care and happiness, after the arrival of the child, their priority becomes the child’s needs. In this way the distance between husband and wife can increase.
Economic pressure increases- Whereas before the birth of the child we used to spend for each other, after the birth of the child the expenditure on upbringing increases. Expenses like diapers, milk, medical expenses start increasing suddenly, which can cause tension between husband and wife.
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Emotional changes- Many times women face postpartum depression after becoming new parents. Men may also feel emotional pressure due to suddenly increased responsibilities. In such a situation, the atmosphere at home becomes filled with tension and fights may occur.
Lack of mutual communication- After becoming new parents, many times the conversation is only about the child. Due to which there is no other topic available for mutual conversation. In such a situation, distances start forming.
New depth to relationship- Although many challenges come after the birth of a child, a new depth also comes in the relationship. Taking care of the child together makes couples stronger. Despite these changes, if both of you support each other, understand each other’s problems and work with mutual understanding, then the relationship will not only improve but will also become stronger.
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first published : December 16, 2024, 01:01 IST
