Being a parent brings a lot of joy but also brings a lot of pressure and change in the couple relationship. When children take up most of their time and energy, the closeness between two people is easily fading. However, if you know how to spend time together and nurture the relationship properly, you can completely keep the fire of love and stay together for a long time. Here are 5 ways to strengthen intimacy between husband and wife after having children, according to Marriage:
Spend time together
No matter how busy, it is very important to maintain a time for just two people. It can be a short date, going for a walk together or simply watching a movie together while your child is asleep. These moments help the two connect together as lovers, not just parents of a child.
Open communication and sharing emotions
After having children, communication between husband and wife is easily limited to stories related to children, schedules or housework. However, to maintain emotional attachment, you need to proactively ask each other's feelings, share about the pressures, joys or difficulties of the day. Speaking true feelings helps two people understand each other better, avoid misunderstandings and keep the relationship warm and sincere.
Support and share housework, take care of children
Taking care of children is a journey that requires coordination between the two. Changing diapers, feeding children, cleaning the house or staying up all night together not only reduces the burden on one side but also creates a sense of fairness, sharing and attachment. When you feel not alone in your responsibility as a parent, the relationship between husband and wife will also become stronger. Proactively supporting each other is a simple but effective way to express love and respect.
Maintain physical intimacy
Body contact such as hugging, holding hands, light kissing or relying on each other are actions that, although small, are very effective in maintaining intimacy. These gestures help to rekindle feelings of love and closer attachment to the other person.
Seek outside support when needed
If you feel that your relationship is strained or difficult to improve, don't be afraid to seek psychology, support groups or parents' training courses. Timely support can help you overcome difficult times and understand each other better.
