How to Help Your Marriage Thrive as New Parents
Finding time to spend with one another has been challenging for my husband and I since Ronia’s arrival. It was especially difficult during the first several months, because we were in the midst of a pandemic, winter and Ronia got a kidney infection. Oh yes, focusing on our marriage was a challenge for awhile. However, that time helped teach us how to use our time more wisely. Please ready below to find out How to Help Your Marriage Thrive as New Parents.
1. Communicate
Remember to communicate. Talk to each other. Write notes, send emails and texts. Schedule a weekly meeting or designate a time to review your calendar every day. Do what it takes to communicate with one another. Time gets blurry when you have a newborn, so if you aren’t intentional about communicating then you may find days have gone by since your last face-to-face conversation. Communication is key always, but especially when you have a baby. Let your spouse know what you need.
2. Pray for One Another
Another important way to help your marriage thrive as new parents is to pray for one another. Communicate to one another what you need prayer for and then commit to praying for one another every day. If you see your spouse struggling, then send up a quick prayer. And before you both go to sleep at night, no matter how tired you are, take time to pray together. There is great power in prayer.
3. Plan Date Night Weekly
Date night might seem impossible with a newborn, but there are plenty of ways you can have a date night at home. The important thing is to plan it. Like I mentioned before, time gets a little blurry with a baby. If you don’t schedule a time for a date with your spouse, you may find that weeks have gone by without any time together. Get creative with your date night ideas, or if you feel confident you could even call a baby sitter. Your marriage will thrive if you purposefully set aside time for one another.
4. Have a Servant’s Heart
When you have a newborn, everything is about the baby, and rightfully so. You have this tiny little human to tend to, so your focus will center on them. However, it’s important to have a servant’s heart when it comes to your spouse. You are tired, but they are tired, too. If you are having a hard time adjusting, then they are likely having a difficult time as well. When you are both serving one another without expecting anything in return, your marriage will thrive. Remember to put yourself in your spouses’ shoes once in awhile, even amidst the chaos and sleep deprivation.
5. Learn to Roll with the Punches
There’s a lot of unpredictability when you have a baby. Between restless nights, sickness, blowouts, work schedules, etc. Just know your plans are never rock solid. They can change within the blink of an eye. Learn to be flexible with one another and give each other a break when needed.
Thank you for reading 6 Thoughtful Ways to Support Your Spouse. I hope I was able to bring you a little help and encouragement. For more about hygge living check out these posts below:
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