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My dh might have a different opinion (and he reads this board, so I guess we'll find out!) but I think our marriage has been strengthened. On a deep level, we had to rely on each other to keep our composure during the scary time last fall when we thought the adoption could be disrupted. I am always so thankful for him during times of stress. On the surface, he's gotten much better about the day to day efforts he makes, and I think (again, he might say differently) that's decreased my tendency to nag.
DH has always been incredibly funny, but interacting with the baby has given him a whole other dimension. Bottom line, being a dad has just highlighted all of the things that I loved about him anyway.
I am a big advocate for dates---both dh & I come from parents w/ long marriages (45 years, 43 years) and I think that's made us appreciate the security of being a child in a home where the parents truly enjoy each other. We usually go out alone together once a week.
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