EP08: Deconstructing the “Marriage gets easier with time” Myth

This week we are deconstructing our conversation from last week with Carrie Sharpe.  Here’s that episode.  Carrie is a mom of 5, who is navigating “older” children as her first child prepares to leave the nest. Liz and Kate discuss: Bonuses of having older children. How children can contribute to the household, using incentives! Carrie’s tips for keeping her relationship with her husband strong. Where you can find time for your relationship when you have young kids. Letting go of the guilt to go on date night. How partnership is work. Here’s more more about Carrie’s son (Maverick’s) birth & harrowing NICU journey.   Quotables: “We all get stuck in a rut, we need to remember to re-evaluate.” - Kate “It is in those times of crisis that brings challenges and strengths to the forefront.” - Liz “It’s always a work in progress.” - Liz “Marriage is portrayed as blissful all the time, and it’s NOT.  There are really hard times you need to work through.” - Kate   MORE FROM CARRIE: Follow Carrie on Facebook. Follow Carrie on Instagram. Follow Carrie on Twitter.   MORE FROM MOM DECONSTRUCTED: Support this podcast on Patreon. Leave a review on ITunes here. Sign up for our newsletter here. Follow Mom Deconstructed on Facebook. Follow Mom Deconstructed on Instagram. Follow Mom Deconstructed on Twitter.   MORE FROM KATE: Kate Turza, Postpartum Doula Follow Kate on Facebook Join Kate’s Facebook Group, Reality Tykes   MORE FROM LIZ: Mom...In The Works Follow Liz on Facebook Follow Liz on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices