Talk About Marriage - View Single Post - Did having children put a strain on your marriage?

bluebird · 04-17-2008, 05:50 AM

I would say even in the best of marriages, it will put a strain on your marriage. With that said, I think having kids is the best thing that has ever happened to me. There will be sleepless nights, there will be frustration from the two of you because of being so dang tired...but it does not last forever.
Yes, as they get older, you will be spending more money, birthday parties, after school activities, school clothes etc...I think its all worth it...

In our marriage, it is a big strain even now. We dont have a great marriage. My husband gets frustrated and angry with the kids and how they act(they are 13, 8 and 3). We dont agree on parenting styles(big strain).

My point, if you have a good marriage, and good communication, things will be AOK...its hard to adjust at first, but it will all work it self out in the end..

I feel so incredibly blessed to have my 3 kids. In my heart, I know I was put on this earth to be their mommy.

04-17-2008, 05:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
bluebird Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 35	Re: Did having children put a strain on your marriage? I would say even in the best of marriages, it will put a strain on your marriage. With that said, I think having kids is the best thing that has ever happened to me. There will be sleepless nights, there will be frustration from the two of you because of being so dang tired...but it does not last forever. Yes, as they get older, you will be spending more money, birthday parties, after school activities, school clothes etc...I think its all worth it... In our marriage, it is a big strain even now. We dont have a great marriage. My husband gets frustrated and angry with the kids and how they act(they are 13, 8 and 3). We dont agree on parenting styles(big strain). My point, if you have a good marriage, and good communication, things will be AOK...its hard to adjust at first, but it will all work it self out in the end.. I feel so incredibly blessed to have my 3 kids. In my heart, I know I was put on this earth to be their mommy.