Romance on snooze? When parenthood becomes the third person in your relationship

Movie nights drastically change to Cocomelon playing on repeat, and effort to look put together becomes trivial.

by NELLY MUCHIRI

News07 August 2025 - 19:20

*AI illustration of a couple juggling parenthood and their relationship*

‎Looking at your adorable infant for the first time, the last thing on your mind as a parent is how this baby will affect the romance in your relationship.

Weekly dates are swiftly replaced with power naps, movie nights drastically change to Cocomelon playing on repeat, and the effort of looking put together becomes trivial.

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