EP 05: Why Motherhood Feels Lonely In Marriage - And How To Feel A Team Again

My dear friends, if you are listening to this while folding a mountain of laundry, navigating the school run, or perhaps finding a quiet corner in the bathroom for two minutes of peace—bless you. Truly. I see you.

Today, we are speaking directly to the mother who loves her partner with all her heart, but somehow feels like she’s carrying the weight of the world on her own. We’re exploring why "busy-ness" can disconnect even the best of couples and how to find your way back to a partnership that feels like a team again—without blame, without guilt, and with a great deal of hope.

Don’t wait for a crisis to talk. Pick a calm moment this week and try this gentle approach with your spouse:

"I love you. I know we’re both tired, and I don't want to do life against you—I want to do it with you. Can we talk about one small way we can feel more like a team this week?"

Small shifts to consider:

• A 15-minute "calendar sync" on Sunday nights.
• Dividing the bedtime routine so one person "owns" the bath and the other "owns" the stories.
• Sending one encouraging text during the day to say, "I see how hard you're working."

You don’t need a perfect partner. You just need a present partnership. You aren't failing, my dear friend. You are leading. And you most certainly do not have to do it alone. Things have a way of working out if we just keep trying.