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Sep 2023
38m 34s

My Marriage Sucks After Having Kids - De...

Audacy and Big Little Feelings
About this episode

 Deena gets vulnerable and shares how having babies rocked her marriage, plus:

  • The raging resentment that's left them feeling like roommates
  • Why 90% of parents feel unhappier in their marriage after having kids (!!!) 
  • What's stopping her from working on the relationship right now (is it too far gone?) 
  • Busting the myth that "staying together for the kids" is always the best option
  • Hot tips for date night (when you have no childcare) 
  • How to avoid the dreaded screen time battles with your toddler 

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