Episode 262: How to Stay Connected as a Couple While Raising Kids with Eli Weinstein
/Do you ever feel like you and your partner have become more like roommates than a team since having kids?
Becoming parents can bring new stress and disconnection to a relationship. In this episode, I sit down with therapist, dad, and host of The Dude Therapist podcast, Eli Weinstein, to talk about navigating marriage and parenting.
We explore how to move from blame and criticism toward curiosity and connection, why your partnership matters for the whole family, and simple ways to reconnect through every stage of parenting.
Here are the main takeaways:
Why your couple relationship matters for the whole family
How becoming parents can change your expectations of your relationship
Why resentment and disconnection can build—and what you can do about it
How to replace criticism and blame with curiosity
Simple ways to turn toward your partner during stressful moments
How a simple “code word” can help create safer conversations
Why conflict isn't necessarily a bad thing
How to know when it's time to seek couples therapy or outside support
Why your relationship needs intentional care as your children get older
How to protect time for your partnership while still being emotionally available to your kids
Resources:
You can connect with Eli Weinstein at eliweinsteinlcsw.com and on Instagram @eliweinstein_lcsw and @thedudetherapist for parenting tools, guidance, and resources.
Remember, your relationship doesn’t have to go back to how it was before kids—you can create something new together, starting today.
Tune in to this episode for an honest conversation about how to reconnect with your partner, move from blame to curiosity, and strengthen your relationship while navigating the demands of parenting.