“Once you have kids, your relationship takes a backseat—that's just reality”
Agree
- Kids' needs are literally more urgent
- Parenting requires sacrificing couple time
- Strong parenting creates stable kids first
- Romance naturally fades with responsibility
- You signed up for this shift
Disagree
- Strong couples create better parents
- Kids need to see healthy love modeled
- Neglecting your partner breeds resentment
- Your relationship is the family foundation
- Martyrdom helps nobody long-term
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