283: Why Couples Divorce After Baby

Kyra had been hurt before and she wasn't going to let it happen again. She and her partner had two kids but weren't married, and they were both on the fence about their relationship. She worked harder and harder, trying to hold everything together. They hurt each other, disappear ...  Show more

Ruchi had a beautiful vision of what her marriage would look like. But the reality was devastating. She found herself managing the home, raising the children, and carrying so much of the financial responsibility. Ruchi felt criticized and unappreciated for everything she did, and ...  Show more

Theirs is an accelerated love story. They moved in, decided to have a baby, and are now struggling to weather the hardships of parenting together. She feels unsupported and like she's the only adult in the room. He is overwhelmed and constantly feels put down by her. They have sp ...  Show more

How can you maintain your relationship after the birth of your first child? Dr. Rachel Vanderbilt, the Relationship Doctor, looks at the research.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the Relationship Doctor podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitt ...  Show more

A couple sits down with Esther Perel to untangle trust, control, and intimacy after becoming parents. He feels weighed down by anxiety and responsibility; she struggles with ADHD, resistance to structure, and fears of falling short in her art career. Their love is strong, but eve ...  Show more