{"id":58715,"date":"2019-12-20T11:05:03","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T11:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/parenting\/strengthen-marriage-after-baby\/"},"modified":"2023-01-31T08:26:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T08:26:59","slug":"strengthen-marriage-after-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/parenting\/strengthen-marriage-after-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Strengthen Your Marriage After a Baby – for Husbands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"HowIt’s a terrifying fact. Break-ups and divorce are common after having a baby.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Research<\/a> from The Gottman Institute found that two-thirds of couples found that the quality of their union declined within three years of having a child. <\/span><\/p>\n

They also found when the couple is married at the time of the child’s birth, 13% of those marriages end before the child is 5 years old if the couples lived together at the time of the birth, 39% end within the same timeframe. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is not the only study<\/a> done on how having a baby changes your life. If a relationship was still developing or had weakened due to other stresses, a baby can easily be the force that breaks a union.<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone struggles to some degree to keep their marriage happy and strong after having a baby. The long nights and hectic days will take a toll on any relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some personal opinions on parenting don’t reveal themselves until decisions must be made.<\/span><\/p>\n

For most, these signs<\/a> are not an indication of serious problems within a marriage. It’s not a sign that a marriage won’t work. <\/span><\/p>\n

It’s physical, mental, and emotional stress. It’s up to you to keep strengthening your marriage after a baby. Luckily, marriage after baby and romance<\/a> after baby are not as complicated as it seems. <\/span><\/p>\n

These are a few ways I kept my marriage alive and well. Our child is almost 3 years old. We’ve had ups and downs, but are still loving and supportive of each other with no sign of stopping.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some ways to help your wife after having a baby<\/strong> and also how to keep a relationship strong after having a baby.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Little things matter<\/span><\/h2>\n

One thing first-time dads should know after bringing home newborn, little acts of love for your partner go a long way. <\/span><\/p>\n

Show your wife you’re still in love with her<\/strong> and interested in her. Show her that you still think about her, even when you’re both about to pull your hair out.<\/span><\/p>\n