There is also a decrease in relationship satisfaction following the birth of the first child.
However, certain stressors are particularly taxing on a relationship and an individual.
The following stressors are particularly challenging.
Alistair Berg / Getty Images
They usually have less energy to devote to one another when they do find the time as well.
Less Time Solo
Having kids often means that parents have less time to spend on themselves.
Because of these additional demands and the negotiation that’s needed, there’s a greater chance of conflict.
They say their children bring their life meaning.
After all, marriage problems in themselves are a burden so taking these steps may help alleviate them.
Here are some ideas to keep things happier.
Here are some important forms of balance to focus on.
Any of the following can raise your level of relationship satisfaction.
It is also important to get help if you need it.
In the end, your relationship and your life are what you make of them.
An international survey.PLoS One.
2021;16(4):e0249516.
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0249516
Johnson MD.Great myths of intimate relationships: Dating, sex, and marriage.
Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell; 2016.
Bogdan I, Turliuc MN, Candel OS.Transition to parenthood and marital satisfaction: A meta-analysis.Front Psychol.
Research demonstrates that people who help others usually have healthier, happier lives.Health Prog.
2009;90(4):1825. doi:10.1186/s40711-015-0003-0
Medvedev ON, Landhuis CE.Exploring constructs of well-being, happiness and quality of life.PeerJ.
2018;6:e4903.
