Comments on: How our Marriage Survived the First Year as Parents https://dawnpdarnell.com/marriage-survived-the-first-year-as-parents/ Lifestyle blog Tue, 17 May 2016 14:05:26 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Sweet Paris + Monogrammed Tote Giveaway - Dawn P. Darnell https://dawnpdarnell.com/marriage-survived-the-first-year-as-parents/#comment-889 Tue, 17 May 2016 14:05:26 +0000 https://dawnpdarnell.com/?p=3226#comment-889 […] blouse is one of my favorite finds from Old Navy. I wore it in my previous post here. I love the light weight material, and the double front pockets. I just realized it is sold out but […]

]]> By: dawnpdarnell https://dawnpdarnell.com/marriage-survived-the-first-year-as-parents/#comment-734 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 06:47:16 +0000 https://dawnpdarnell.com/?p=3226#comment-734 In reply to Lisa Jones.

Thank you for the great advice! You have such a beautiful family Lisa! 20 years is amazing! Here to a lifetime of happiness with the one you love!?

]]> By: Lisa Jones https://dawnpdarnell.com/marriage-survived-the-first-year-as-parents/#comment-730 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 03:05:07 +0000 https://dawnpdarnell.com/?p=3226#comment-730 Marriage and Parenting – both such big topics! We are seriously close to 2 decades of marriage and 15 years of parenting and it is tough. But, knowing that you have to remain close to each other – put your marriage before parenting. It’s truly important even though that doesn’t sound pc. If you are together and feel supported by each other, parenting will come much easier – more naturally. We tell our kids that we love each other more than we love them (Horrible, I know) but we say that because we will be a couple forever. We will be together long after they have grown and left the house. They will find their forever person and start a family while my husband and I will still be a couple. That’s our end goal.
The best of wishes to you two. Marriage and parenting are such wonderful blessings.

]]> By: dawnpdarnell https://dawnpdarnell.com/marriage-survived-the-first-year-as-parents/#comment-729 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:32:57 +0000 https://dawnpdarnell.com/?p=3226#comment-729 In reply to Morgan.

I agree! Thank you for reading!?

]]> By: dawnpdarnell https://dawnpdarnell.com/marriage-survived-the-first-year-as-parents/#comment-728 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:32:32 +0000 https://dawnpdarnell.com/?p=3226#comment-728 In reply to Ros Emely @stressfreemommies.

It’s nice to have mothers you can relate to. Thank you Ros!?

]]> By: dawnpdarnell https://dawnpdarnell.com/marriage-survived-the-first-year-as-parents/#comment-727 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:32:03 +0000 https://dawnpdarnell.com/?p=3226#comment-727 In reply to Yvonne.

It’s nice to have mothers you can relate to. Thank you for your thoughts!?

]]> By: dawnpdarnell https://dawnpdarnell.com/marriage-survived-the-first-year-as-parents/#comment-726 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:24:26 +0000 https://dawnpdarnell.com/?p=3226#comment-726 In reply to Kate.

Thank you! I just joined.?

]]> By: Yvonne https://dawnpdarnell.com/marriage-survived-the-first-year-as-parents/#comment-725 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:21:21 +0000 https://dawnpdarnell.com/?p=3226#comment-725 Being a parent is hard and everyone’s struggles are different. I’m so glad that we haven’t left our little guy home without us much during this first year, because it was important to me. For us, it was the balance of me being able to work. My husband has to work full 8 hour days, but I was unable to get anything done. This kept me from being able to propel myself forward. We all find our way somehow though, and I’m glad to see that you all have found yours.

]]> By: Kate https://dawnpdarnell.com/marriage-survived-the-first-year-as-parents/#comment-724 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:23:44 +0000 https://dawnpdarnell.com/?p=3226#comment-724 It’s definitely easy to kind of “lose” your spouse in parenting. My husband and I parent very differently as well- and now that we have 2 the strain on our marriage is undeniable. Thanks for sharing your story! I would love for you to Share your link with us at 100 Happy Days! http://www.akreativewhim.com/sleepless-solo

]]> By: Ros Emely @stressfreemommies https://dawnpdarnell.com/marriage-survived-the-first-year-as-parents/#comment-723 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 14:19:14 +0000 https://dawnpdarnell.com/?p=3226#comment-723 You are so right about everything you wrote. Marriage with children is a whole different ball park and communication, support from family, listening to your spouse and being patience are key to a more smooth parenting life. I have three kids and me and my hubby sometimes argue because we have different parenting style, but it’s all about communication! Beautiful pictures by the way!

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