Did you know that 67% of couples struggle with marital dissatisfaction for the first few years after having a child?Between role changes, sleepless nights, busier schedules, and different parenting styles, it can feel hard to prioritize and focus on the marriage.But the good news is that you’re not the only one struggling, and there are lots of ways you can support your marriage, whether you have kids or not.In this episode, Jordan speaks with psychologist, relationship expert, and author Dr. Tracy Dalgleish about practical suggestions for supporting your marriage in all stages.Tune in to learn:The difference between interdependence, independence, and codependence in a relationshipWhy your partner’s mood can affect you and what you can do to better handle your responseHow to get unstuck from having the same argument with your spouseHow the mental load of motherhood can affect a marriage and how to support your marriage after a babyWhat can be done to address an unfair division of labor in a marriageWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in this episode:Dr. Tracy’s IG: @drtracydDr. Tracy’s websiteDr. Tracy’s book: I Didn't Sign Up for ThisFair Play by Eve RodskyEmbrace Your Almost by Jordan Lee Dooley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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