Our Relationship ... And Parenting

Your partner relationship should be considered the basis or center of your family. Therefore, during your parenting years, it is essential that you not neglect your marriage or partnership. This takes the conscious effort of both partners. One partner alone cannot nurture the relationship to keep it vital.

Today most individuals want respect, commitment, passion, friendship, companionship, sexual gratification and maybe even more, from their marriage partner. It is not wrong to expect these things from your partner, but it is important that you discuss your needs and wants openly with your mate.

No matter how busy life gets, it is essential to spend time together. Some couples want more connection than others, but you must at least be willing to talk with each other, listen, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

Children benefit from seeing parents work through conflict as long as it is managed well.