How becoming a dad changed my marriage

B

May 141 min read

Before kids my wife and I would have these long deep conversations about life and dreams and stuff. Now most of our conversations are 'Did you pack his lunch? No. Did YOU pack it? No.' But honestly I think we're closer now because we're a team actually doing something that matters. We're not just talking about building a life, we're actually building one. Different kind of connection but better I think.

1

3 comments135 views

Comments(3)

0

MMarcosNew DadMay 14

Man, this hits different once you've got kids. We still try to have real conversations but yeah, it's a lot more logistics now. The deep stuff happens in shorter bursts these days.

0

NNathanNew DadMay 14

The juggling act is real. As a single dad splitting custody with three kids, even those quick check-ins about who packed what feel meaningful because at least we're still communicating about what matters.

0

BBlake T.New DadMay 14

Three kids in and I get this completely. Life changes but you two are still in it together, just differently. It's navigating one day at a time instead of dreaming about the future, but that's the gig now.

Sign in to join the conversation.