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Babies don't bring happiness?
I was surprised to read an article last week that said married couples' marital bliss begin to rapidly decline within the first year of having the first child.
According to an eight-year study of 218 couples, 90% of the couples had less satisfaction in their marriages after their first child was born.
How do you feel about this? Although not yet a parent, I personally beg to differ because I adore children so much. However, 90%... is quite a shocking figure.
Read article here: New research shows children take a toll on marital bliss
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According to an eight-year study of 218 couples, 90% of the couples had less satisfaction in their marriages after their first child was born.
How do you feel about this? Although not yet a parent, I personally beg to differ because I adore children so much. However, 90%... is quite a shocking figure.
Read article here: New research shows children take a toll on marital bliss
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Permalink Reply by Erin Okuno on -
I haven't read the book yet, but John Gottman has a book that explains this phenomenon and how a couple can make sure they continue to function as a couple after having a baby. I think it is called And Baby Makes Three or something like that. You can get the book at the library or in the parenting section of bookstores.
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