"Ever since we had the baby, there's been a lot of strain between my spouse and me. We never seem to have time just to sit and talk anymore. I can't seem to tell him how I feel. Things really seem to be piling up between us." <br />
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Many parents feel this way. With all the demands that a new baby adds to your busy life, it's difficult to find time to sit down, talk, and make a plan for working together. Even though it's difficult, it's important to find the time to talk about what's bothering you. <br />
Chances are that your partner also has been storing up some gripes. Set up a date or set aside a special time each week that you can be together and talk without being interrupted. <br />
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Use "I messages." Tell each other how you feel, without placing blame. Instead of saying, "You always put me down" say, "I feel put down when you tell me
