Coping With the Stress Children Add to a Marriage – Very Well Mind

Sometimes the addition of kids can lead to marriage problems you may not have expected. It’s a common experience: You had a wonderfully romantic relationship—then you add kids to the mix and everything’s a little more stressful, less romantic, and less satisfying.

If you’re feeling stressed or that there is some strain on your relationship, you’re not alone and you’re not necessarily doing something wrong. There are many things you can and should do to safeguard your own happiness and your connection to your partner.

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