Parenting Conflict

Financial Conflict <>Why Did Having a Second Child Put More Strain on Our Marriage Than the First?

The Short Answer A second child usually strains a marriage more than the first because the resources that…

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Communication Problems <>Why Do I Feel Like I Am Doing All the Mental Load of Parenting Even Though We Split the Tasks?

The Short Answer Feeling like you carry the mental load even with tasks split evenly usually means you…

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Communication Problems <>Why Do My Spouse and I Keep Undermining Each Other’s Discipline in Front of the Kids?

The Short Answer Undermining each other’s discipline in the moment usually happens because one parent’s response feels too…

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Emotional Healing <>Why Does Co-Parenting With My Ex Still Feel Exhausting Even Years After the Divorce?

The Short Answer Co-parenting exhaustion years after divorce usually comes from the fact that you never stopped having…

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Conflict Resolution <>Why Do My Spouse and I Parent So Differently That It Feels Like We’re on Opposing Teams?

The Short Answer Parenting differently from your spouse is common and usually reflects two different upbringings and stress…

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Emotional Disconnection <>Why Does Having Kids Make Us Feel Like Coworkers Instead of a Couple?

The Short Answer Feeling like coworkers after having kids is one of the most common shifts in marriage,…

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Conflict Resolution <>How Do You Stay a Team With Your Spouse When You Disagree on Parenting?

The Short Answer You stay a team on parenting not by always agreeing, which is rare for any…

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Emotional Disconnection <>Why Did We Stop Feeling Close After Having Kids?

The Short Answer Most couples feel less close after having children, and this shift is overwhelmingly common rather…

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