How is your relationship since having the baby?

Question

I'm just wondering about that statistic of couples who don't last after having a baby. How is your relationship since becoming parents? 
My husband and I are currently separated, and about to start the divorce process. I know that its because he wasn't able to handle the drastic lifestyle change, responsibilities and change in priorities. 
How did your partners handle the shift? Do you see them differently since having your baby? What did you do to nurture your relationship in hopes of avoiding a situation like mine?

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So I put better than before, but it’s really just the same. There have been times that have been stressful, but it was because of living situation more than baby. Overall we are very happy, and pretty much where we were prior to baby. Just less dates, and less sex....that’s mostly because I’m pregnant again though. 
I’m sorry to hear you’re separated, but hopefully it’s for the best for you. Good luck, and stay strong!

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Ummm. Awful. I honestly don't know who he is anymore and I'm not sure how I married him. He's changed since we had the baby and he's so damn lazy I can't handle it.

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I put better than before but definitely the same.  It is not quite strained but not awful either.  We sleep less and our sex life is pretty much non-existent.  However, we both do not let that hinder our relationship because we know that all the sacrifice is worth our beautiful happy little man!  My husband is an amazing father and we are so lucky because of that!

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Ours is great. After having my oldest two, it was rocky and it took awhile to adjust. They’re 9 & 10 now. After our November baby, since we had that experience before, we knew we had to have open communication.

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Sorry to hear that!  This was our second baby. We have a 6 year old too. After our oldest/first we definitely got closer.  After our second, our 15 month old, we are still a great team.  Having to us an adjustment and it’s hard sometimes but we always figure it out. Granted we’ve never been so bad we brought up separation or divorce.  Having babies can be a lot.  Good luck everything and I wish y’all the best.

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it has been very very hard at times and questionable but I came from a broken family and I'm dedicated at keeping mine together but it has for sure changed. some things have been for the better but just like you said he has to get used to the drastic change in life. It's hard work for sure

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It’s a 2 way street and if both are committed it is easier. I’m thankful for my partner and all his patience in this process... my hormones and energy levels are definitely getting the best of me. Taking day by day and doing the best I can

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Ours is the same really. I work from home full time and have our son with me. So I’m always exhausted. And I’m still breastfeeding and dealing with a hormone issue. So our sex life is diminished. But my husband is really supportive. lol does the cleaning and doesn’t complain about anything. And is understanding of my unnecessary attitude 😂

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Ours is better. And by better I mean drastically better. We were on the verge of a lot of bad things before baby and during the pregnancy. Somehow, our baby brought us closer. We also communicate better and we are generally in a good space. I think if you both really want it to work u can get through this

How is your relationship since having the baby?

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