Episode 010 - How Having Kids Changes Your Marriage

Where did my wife go? If you've become a dad and felt like your marriage changed overnight… you're not imagining it.In this episode of the Relatively Functional Dads podcast, we're getting honest about what no one tells you…becoming parents doesn't just change your sleep schedule, it changes your marriage. The connection that once came easily now takes effort. The fun that used to be spontaneous now has to be planned. And the woman you married is carrying a load you may not even see.But here's the good news: it's also an invitation.We share what we've learned to deeply appreciate about our wives as they've stepped into motherhood, the tenacity, the sacrifice, the capacity that keeps growing. And we get practical about how to support her through the identity shift, the mental load, and the pressures moms carry that dads often miss.Because being reactive in fatherhood keeps you from being proactive in your marriage.In this episode:Listener question: What fears do you have as a parent and how has God helped you through them?NEW SEGMENT: Dad DecisionsWhat we've learned to love about our wives as mothersHow to support your wife through the identity shift of motherhoodThe invisible pressures moms carry (mom brain is real)Why couples lose connection after kids and how to fight for itPractical habits that keep us connected: weekly calendars, morning coffee check-ins, and planned alone timeChallenge for the week: Ask your spouse one simple question: "What is one thing I can do this week that would help you feel more supported?" Then actually do it.Subscribe for more conversations on:Christian fatherhoodMarriage after kidsFaith-based parentingSupporting your wife through motherhoodBiblical leadership in the homeReal, honest dad life momentsMusic Provided By: Derek McClardyWe’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment or send questions and feedback to relativelyfunctionaldads@gmail.com Instagram: @relativelyfunctionaldads