Today we explored the effects of children on the relationships of their parents. No doubt about it, children change your life forever. But is the addition of children hard on your relationship? Listen to find out what we thought about it.
Have to heard our episode about ‘when was the last baby?’ In this episode, we explored our family sizes and how we knew when we were done.
We would love you hear from you. What do you think of the kids effect on marriage? Do they put a strain on marriage or make it better? Let us know your thoughts on any of our social media platforms.
We mentioned THIS episode on today's episode. My older daughter's room is a wonder. She'll paint it this year back to neutral colors.
Recap
Having kids can be both challenging and rewarding for a marriage.
Financial strain is a common challenge when raising children.
Open and effective communication between spouses is crucial.
Maintaining unity and a united front in front of the children is important.
Kids may sometimes engage in manipulation to get their way. Cultural norms and expectations can influence a couple's decision to have children.
Having children can bring joy and fulfillment to a marriage.
It is important for couples to have open and honest discussions about their desires and expectations regarding children before getting married.
Raising children creates lasting memories and special moments.
Having children can provide support and companionship in old age.
Chapters
00:00 The Impact of Kids on a Marriage
14:20 Navigating Financial Strain with Kids
15:02 The Importance of Communication and Unity
20:08 Maintaining a United Front in Parenting
23:42 Dealing with Manipulation from Kids
24:57 Navigating Cultural Norms and Expectations
26:08 The Impact of External Influences
28:15 The Weight of Responsibility
33:15 Pressure to Not Have Children
36:13 The Joy and Fulfillment of Parenthood
45:06 Support and Companionship in Old Age
Today we explored the effects of children on the relationships of their parents. No doubt about it, children change your life forever. But is the addition of children hard on your relationship? Listen to find out what we thought about it.
Have to heard our episode about ‘when was the last baby?’ In this episode, we explored our family sizes and how we knew when we were done.
We would love you hear from you. What do you think of the kids effect on marriage? Do they put a strain on marriage or make it better? Let us know your thoughts on any of our social media platforms.
We mentioned THIS episode on today's episode. My older daughter's room is a wonder. She'll paint it this year back to neutral colors.
Recap
Having kids can be both challenging and rewarding for a marriage.
Financial strain is a common challenge when raising children.
Open and effective communication between spouses is crucial.
Maintaining unity and a united front in front of the children is important.
Kids may sometimes engage in manipulation to get their way. Cultural norms and expectations can influence a couple's decision to have children.
Having children can bring joy and fulfillment to a marriage.
It is important for couples to have open and honest discussions about their desires and expectations regarding children before getting married.
Raising children creates lasting memories and special moments.
Having children can provide support and companionship in old age.
Chapters
00:00 The Impact of Kids on a Marriage
14:20 Navigating Financial Strain with Kids
15:02 The Importance of Communication and Unity
20:08 Maintaining a United Front in Parenting
23:42 Dealing with Manipulation from Kids
24:57 Navigating Cultural Norms and Expectations
26:08 The Impact of External Influences
28:15 The Weight of Responsibility
33:15 Pressure to Not Have Children
36:13 The Joy and Fulfillment of Parenthood
45:06 Support and Companionship in Old Age