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Less time for each other
A new baby means extra work and less time for each other. It
can be difficult to find time alone to just talk and support each
other, or to go out as a couple.
"The only time we have together we are in
the same house but doing different things."
"We've lost the time we used to spend
together … space to be with other people, space to breathe
and do other things"
When one of you feels left out
The strong bond between parent and child can threaten the couple's
relationship. Six months after the birth, men and women show the
biggest difference in how important they see the 'partnership'
side of their lives. The
'partner' role is squeezed out to make room for the 'parent' role
much faster for women.
This can lead to her partner feeling jealous of her new closeness
with the baby.
"I think when Jamie was born probably everything
revolved around him, especially I think where I was concerned
and I think I was so wrapped up in that that I neglected Chris."
Mothers may also feel left out once the baby is a little older
and the mother-baby relationship is not so intense.
A baby undoubtedly brings something to a relationship - but there
are changes to be made, and life is never the same again.
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