How Working Parents Can Regularly Reconnect and Strengthen Their Relationship

In 2016 author Jessica Turner surveyed 2000 working moms. Two-thirds said that marriage or making time for their partner was a challenge. For instance, one working mom wrote: “My husband and I are so busy and tired that we ‘forget’ to pay attention to each other.” Another wrote: “My husband and I find it difficult to find time to have any sort of conversation outside of work and kids.” Another working mom expressed: “I feel as if I have become a roommate to my husband. I love and adore him, but I have no energy left after taking care of the kids. I miss him dearly, but I feel as if I have nothing left to give.” Many, many husbands and wives feel this way. They feel disconnected from their partners and too exhausted to do anything about it. When was the last time you really talked to your spouse—not about bills or kids or schedules? How often do you talk about how you’re doing, and what’s on your mind? How often do you look at each other—really look at each other? Our partners often get the short end of the stick. Because we can’t exactly ignore our kids. And we can’t ignore work. And we have to eat, which typically requires grocery shopping and cooking. And we have to maintain the household (even just a bit). So since something has to give, sadly, it’s usually our relationship. However, there are simple and small yet significant things you can do to reconnect and strengthen your relationship. Turner talked to several counselors for her new excel...
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