The couple have been travelling along quite well, attending to each other’s needs, having regular dates, keeping house to at least a semi ordered standard, perhaps both are working and enjoying the contact with colleagues and friends which this provides. If they both want to lie in bed on weekends to recover from the busy week, this is fine. If they want to head out for a long swim, or a join in a 40 km walk, or head off towards a hobby, these things are manageable. (Though if this is not a realistic picture of your relationship, don’t stress: … Continue reading When children arrive