instead of intimate.
Instead of connecting, couples may default to discussing bills, schedules, and logistics — leaving little room for emotional closeness.
Parenting Demands
Continued on next page…Raising children is rewarding, but it is also physically and mentally exhausting. Sleep deprivation, constant caregiving, and shifting priorities can unintentionally push the relationship to the background.
Over time, partners may feel more like co-managers of a household than romantic partners.
Unrealistic Expectations
Social media, movies, and cultural narratives often portray marriage as constantly passionate and effortless. Real relationships involve compromise, routine, and
