Episode 11
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Why do we keep arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 1)
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Relationship
Love, Sex and Parenting
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Episode 1
What does the birthing mama go through and how can you support her? (part 1)
What does the birthing mama go through and how can you support her? (part 1)
4 mins
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Episode 2
What does the birthing mama go through and how can you support her? (part 2)
What does the birthing mama go through and how can you support her? (part 2)
8 mins
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Episode 4
How does stress and sleep deprivation affect your relationship?
How does stress and sleep deprivation affect your relationship?
5 mins
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Episode 3
What does the non-birthing partner go through and how can you support them?
What does the non-birthing partner go through and how can you support them?
6 mins
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Episode 5
How do new parents make decisions as a team?
How do new parents make decisions as a team?
6 mins
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Episode 6
How do new parents value each other’s needs?
How do new parents value each other’s needs?
4 mins
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Episode 7
Why is co-regulation even more important when you’re parents? (part 1)
Why is co-regulation even more important when you’re parents? (part 1)
6 mins
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Episode 8
Why is co-regulation even more important when you’re parents? (part 2)
Why is co-regulation even more important when you’re parents? (part 2)
4 mins
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Episode 9
What is my conflict style and how is it affecting my relationship? (part 1)
What is my conflict style and how is it affecting my relationship? (part 1)
7 mins
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Episode 10
What is my conflict style and how is it affecting my relationship? (part 2)
What is my conflict style and how is it affecting my relationship? (part 2)
7 mins
Episode 11
Why do we keep arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 1)
Why do we keep arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 1)
6 mins
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Episode 12
Why do we keep arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 2)
Why do we keep arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 2)
6 mins
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Episode 13
How can new parents repair hurt after a fight?
How can new parents repair hurt after a fight?
5 mins
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Episode 14
How do we balance work and family life as a team? (part 1)
How do we balance work and family life as a team? (part 1)
5 mins
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Episode 15
How do we balance work and family life as a team? (part 2)
How do we balance work and family life as a team? (part 2)
5 mins
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Episode 16
Why is appreciation the glue that holds new parents together?
Why is appreciation the glue that holds new parents together?
5 mins
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Episode 17
How do you bring up a problem in your relationship?
How do you bring up a problem in your relationship?
7 mins
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Episode 18
How do you cool down in the midst of conflict with your partner? (part 1)
How do you cool down in the midst of conflict with your partner? (part 1)
5 mins
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Episode 19
How do you cool down in the midst of conflict with your partner? (part 2)
How do you cool down in the midst of conflict with your partner? (part 2)
4 mins
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Episode 20
How do hormones affect your sex life?
How do hormones affect your sex life?
6 mins
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Episode 21
How does the birth experience affect your sex life?
How does the birth experience affect your sex life?
5 mins
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Episode 22
How does fatigue affect your sex life?
How does fatigue affect your sex life?
5 mins
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Episode 23
How do physiological and psychological changes affect a couple’s sex life? (part 1)
How do physiological and psychological changes affect a couple’s sex life? (part 1)
7 mins
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Episode 24
How do physiological and psychological changes affect a couple’s sex life? (part 2)
How do physiological and psychological changes affect a couple’s sex life? (part 2)
5 mins
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Episode 25
How can new parents redefine romance? (part 1)
How can new parents redefine romance? (part 1)
5 mins
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Episode 26
How can new parents redefine romance? (part 2)
How can new parents redefine romance? (part 2)
5 mins
From Unii’s Love, Sex and Parenting Journey, we share how new mums and dads can stop having the same fight time and again.
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Related Questions
Becoming a new parent can bring a lot of changes to your life and relationship, and it's not uncommon for couples to experience an increase in arguments or disagreements. There are a number of reasons for this, including increased stress and fatigue, changes in your roles and responsibilities, and differences in how you may want to raise your child. Additionally, the added emotional and financial pressures that come with a new baby can also contribute to relationship tension.
However, it's important to remember that disagreements are a normal part of any relationship, and they don't necessarily mean that your relationship is in trouble. Additionally, having a baby can also bring couples closer together as they navigate the new challenges and joys of parenthood together.
It's necessary to have open and honest communication, and to have realistic expectations. It's also important to find healthy ways to manage and release stress, like doing exercises, taking a break and having some "me" time, so you can come back to your relationship with a fresh perspective and be able to communicate more effectively.
Remember, you and your partner are on the same team, and you're both committed to raising your child in the best way possible. When disagreements do arise, try to remember that you're both working towards the same goal, and try to approach the problem from a place of understanding and cooperation.
Ultimately, it's important to find a way to manage the stress and work as a team. If you find that the arguments are becoming more frequent, persistent and intense, it may be useful to seek outside help such as a therapist or counselor to support you as a couple, and help you to find healthy ways to communicate and manage the stress together.