How Your Marriage Changes During Pregnancy
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Pregnancy can bring a lot of changes to your marriage in both bad as well as good ways. It is the beginning of a new chapter for both you and your partner, one that brings you closer than ever. However, with every change, there comes a certain amount of pressure. This can lead to some misunderstandings as well as disagreements, ones that were hitherto unknown. While mood swings might be a reason for few of these problems, a general discomfort in your quickly-changing body can also take its toll.
Once you both sit down and try to recollect why you fought in the first place, you will often find yourself unable to pin it down to one logical reason. But, you will gradually begin to realize that these fights bring you closer to each other. Here, we bring you a few of those ways in which your pregnancy might have changed your dynamics with your partner:
1. Your Husband May Start Feeling Like A Third Wheel
Once a woman hears the news of her pregnancy, her entire life’s focus changes. She concentrates more on her as well as her baby’s well-being. Even the gifts that one receives from closed ones are either for the mommy or the baby. While your partner might hear an obligatory message congratulating him, the maternity clothes and bouquets, among other gifts, are meant for the soon-to-be mom. This is mostly because it’s the mother who undergoes changes in her body post pregnancy. And, the soon-to-be daddy appears to be just the same.
This entire focus-shift can leave your husband a little hassled. That is why they try to become a part of pregnancy as much as possible. Be it the regular checkups with the docs, having conversations with the baby belly, etc. In fact, you can also make an effort to involve your significant other in as many activities as you can!
2. Leads To A More Meaningful Bonding
As you move further along in your pregnancy, you will feel a deeper bonding with your partner. The manner in which you speak to each other or the topic of conversations will change, for better! You might learn things about him, which you never knew of before. As the understanding strengthens, the comfort level also increases. Truth be told, those awkward silences will not be as awkward anymore. And, a burp or a fart intervention will get you both rolling with laughter (of course, not literally!).
Also, you will face a lot more stressful situations together. This will eventually make you realize that it’s alright to not get stressed over every little thing. You will start working as a team to combat these situations. And, if ever you make a mistake, you will also learn from it together!
3. Fighting Is Inevitable
You remember the stressful situations we discussed earlier? Those are not going to be as easy to deal with. And, two different individuals will often bring two different solutions to the table. Unfortunately, the conversations will not always be cordial. There will be disagreements, and hence, there will be fights!
However, there is a simple advantage that you both have – you know each other. This means that you will also find a way to understand each other too. Suppose a matter of disagreement is close to your partner’s heart, you will know well to steer away from the topic after a point. The same goes vice versa. If things really do get heated up too much, step back for a minute. You might realize that it’s not worth a fight, saving both of you an unnecessary argument!
4. No More Weekly Ritual Outings
It’s not like you won’t step out at all. It just might not be as often as it was. You will still step out to grab a bite once in a while. But, do make it a habit to go out with each other as often as you can. It is essential to catch up with each other. Talking to each other, be it a regular conversation or an important one, and a change of air can do wonders!
Pregnancy can be a momentous beginning, for both you and your partner. Thus, it will definitely bring in a lot of changes. Don’t worry, it’s alright. Just continue being there for each other and enjoy this phase!
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