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Three Things Couples Need Right Now

Three Things Couples Need Right Now

There are times when all marriages or relationships are stressful and can feel like they are ‘on the edge’. How couples approach, communicate and treat each other during these more difficult times can sometimes be the difference between a relationship nose-diving, surviving or thriving.

Dad or partner going out and leaving mum at home with the baby

Dad or partner going out and leaving mum at home with the baby

You’re a few months (or years!) into parenthood and life has changed. Big time. But as your partner calls to let you know he’s meeting his mates for their regular Friday Night Drinks (because he’s “worked hard all week”), you realise things haven’t changed nearly as much for him as they have for you and you can’t help but want to scratch his eyes out. How do you cope with your partner still having an active social life when you’re stuck at home with bub? Should he give it up? Cut back? Or should you just call the babysitter and join him?