#270: Problem Solved: Marriage

We talked about doing the grownup this week, guys. You asked for it and we finally delivered with a Problem Solved: Marriage. Was this uncomfortable? Sure was! Do we KNOW that it will serve you well to hear from other moms struggling well on the topic? One hundred percent! Here are some of the things we were asked.

“I’ve been married forever and I don’t like my spouse anymore, what should I do?” Rebecky has an amazing perspective shift to share on this. 

“How do I handle the wildly different parenting style of my partner?” Emily nailed this one.

“How can I make the grownup more enjoyable? Kate took this one (thank goodness) and it’s quite clever.

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:

• Rebecky did her first ever intro to the show!
• This episode marks the birth of the “boop”
• How to find a middle ground on how often to do the “grownup”
• The pressure of your release after the 6 week postpartum appointment
• What does marriage look like after baby?
• Things to make the grownup more enjoyable: lube and heated blankets
• How to serve a spouse well who has high expectations
• If you are the spouse with high expectations, how to temper them
• Writing contracts as a family
• What if I don’t like my spouse anymore? + Rebecky’s perspective shift on this.
• Date night ideas: Virtual concerts
• Do teenagers = no sex?
• How do I handle wildly different parenting styles with my spouse?
• How do you decide on division of labor?
• Rebecky is anti-breakfast smells
• Dogs and red onions don’t mix
• Em’s new office is visually upsetting
• Sharon says so
• Show and movie suggestions: Selena, Firefly Lane, Badla

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