5 Secrets to Relationship Survival After Children

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Bob, Ann, Lori and Tori

Most couples are not prepared for the changes that will happen to their relationship once a child or children join the family.  It’s a whole new ball game, and while the focus has been on doctor’s appointments, baby showers, fixing up the nursery and stocking up on Baby Magic… the real life impact of children can be overlooked or even ignored by many couples.  Our guests this week know about relationship challenges and have seen what happens with many couples when a baby comes along.  The perfect conversation to have since my guest co-host is a mom-to-be.  We covered the physical emotional and tremendous lifestyle challenges that result when a couple turns into a family.  But, our Relationship Experts did not leave us high and dry.  Of course, they left us with 5 solid tips to avoid the postpartum relationship rut.  Nobody said raising kids, having a family and having a loving relationship would be easy.  But, it’s so incredibly rewarding when both partners are on board together from the start.

Guests:  Lori and Bob Hollander of Relationships Work
Guest Co-Host:  Tori Maith