Parenting changes a couple’s relationship in fundamental ways, but most parents are too exhausted from the demands of life, work, and engaging their kids to prioritize their relationship. This can lead to repeated conflict and an overwhelming sense of anxiety, anger, hurt, and loneliness…just when you need your partner’s support the most. The good news: conflict is actually a sign that you are trying to connect with your partner—you’re just stuck in an old pattern of communication.
In TOO TIRED TO FIGHT, Erin and Stephen Mitchell use their 20-plus years of counseling experience to walk couples through the 13 conflicts that are not just normal but necessary to keep a partnership strong once kids enter the picture, including:
· The “Your Parenting Is Wrong” Conflict
· The “I’m More Tired Than You” Conflict
· The “Stop Choosing Your Family Over Ours” Conflict
· The “Sex Life? What Sex Life?” Conflict
Whether married, unmarried, gay or straight, and regardless of race or religion, couples face similar stresses, similar triggers, and the same need for repair and forgiveness. Pragmatic and accessible, TOO TIRED TO FIGHT spotlights every type of family and helps couples better navigate family dynamics.
Learn more in these videos:
· Me saying I bear the mental load of parenting is not me saying, “which means your life is a breeze”
· If you have a toxic grandparent (relative) in your life, you might need to keep this in mind
No comments:
Post a Comment