Different approaches to parenting can cause friction. It can be hard to compromise when there are opposing views on what’s best for the kids.
Pressures easily mount up with childcare, juggling work commitments, finances, and domestic chores. When the share of responsibilities seems unfair and communication gets defensive, resentments can build in relationship. The stresses then outweigh the joys and finding a way through to understand each other can be hard.
Couples therapy can help you think about issues around families and parenting in different ways. Often, beneath the content of such issues that can lead to upset and resentment are the deeper feelings of lack of respect, trust, recognition or appreciation. You may have both tried to find your way through, yet nothing seems to change. It may be that you are worried about how your arguments around parenting are also affecting your children?
With support in couples therapy, you can both feel heard, have a deeper awareness of what each other is with and what is happening between you. With a shared willingness to look at what you are each bringing to these challenges, together you can find ways through. Conscious changes can then be made that work much better for you both.