The Key to a Solid Family: Make Time for Your Spouse
Posted By: Dr. Joan
Category: Communication, Marriage
Comments: 7
In graduate school I had a very wise marital and family counseling professor who said, “The parental relationship is central to a family with kids.” As a newly married student with no kids, I didn’t pay much attention to him. It wasn’t until I had my firstborn that I realized something: kids can ruin your marriage. Now, I say this somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but honestly, I can’t think of anything in my marriage that has caused us as much stress as our children! Of course, our kids bring my husband and me boundless joy, loads of entertainment, and unconditional love, but they can stress us out more than any job, in-law situation, or homeowner problem. That is why it is imperative to heed my wise professor’s advice: nurture your marriage.
