Certain life events and circumstances are associated with relationship issues. Perhaps the life event most associated with relationship difficulties is the arrival of children.
For most couples the period before the birth of a child is a time of great excitement and anticipation. However, the transition to parenthood with the associated sleepless nights and busy days is a time of great stress for couples and the impact of a new child is often detrimental to a couple’s relationship.
Issues such as lack of sleep can cause new parents to become fatigued and irritable with each other. There is also frequently an imbalance in roles with women bearing a lot of the early work after the birth of a child which can lead to resentment and a sense of unfairness. For men it can lead to a sense of feeling rejected by their partner.
In response to these difficulties many couples get caught up in a vicious cycle of blame and resentment which can be hard to break out of. The husband’s unhappiness with his relationship with his wife and her resentment towards him can reduce his involvement with the child leaving her feeling less supported and, in turn, being more critical of him and angry.
There are also many other circumstances linked to new parenthood where difficulties emerge. These include financial problems due to the costs of having a child, parent and child illnesses and the influence of family of origin members and in-laws. Additionally as children grow older, differences in the couple’s parenting style may emerge which often causes conflict.
Marriage counselling can help a couple to identify how to take on more cohesive roles within the family unit. Making the decision to go to relationship counselling can be difficult. If you and your partner are experiencing relationship problems, seeking help is more effective than ignoring your issues or hoping they get better on their own.
Our marriage counselling in Dublin has been well known throughout the city over the past 50 years and can help you to come together in the best interests of your relationship and your new family.
We offer confidential relationship counselling in Dublin for any couples of any age who might be experiencing relationship difficulties. Our Couple Counselling services in Dublin and surrounding areas have been renowned over 50 years and our vastly experienced counsellors are here to deal with any issue you may face.
If you would like to avail of relationship counselling in Dublin to help bring your young family closer together please contact us now.
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