Empathy for a Father

Empathy for a Father

Before we had kids, I felt like my husband and I really understood each other, but now it’s almost like we live on separate continents . . . ? With good reason, many mothers say they wish their partner sympathized more with their situation. But the other side of...
What Dad Can Do for Mom

What Dad Can Do for Mom

I feel worn out and wish my husband would give me more support. He says he wants to and that I should just give him a list. Any ideas? Out of our marriage and experience with many couples with children, here’s a Top Ten list (in no particular order) addressed to...
Where’s Dad?

Where’s Dad?

“My wife is on my case and I don’t get it. Example: A week ago she tells me I make too much noise when she’s trying to put our baby girl to sleep. So last night I stayed in the den while Amy was screaming up a storm and I guess wouldn’t nurse. Finally Amy’s asleep and...
A Father’s Story

A Father’s Story

“My wife lives for our daughter and I am starting to wonder: when is it my turn? I feel like all that I am in my wife’s eyes is a means to an end. I go out in the world like a cave man, bring home meat and drop it at her feet, she looks up and says “thanks honey,” and...