01/03/2026
No one prepares you for how much parenting shifts the space between two people. Not in obvious ways, but in quiet ones — fewer pauses, less energy, more logistics. Over time, closeness can slip without either person intending it to.
This isn’t about doing more or fixing everything.
It’s about noticing the drift early, choosing each other in small ways, and remembering that your relationship is also something worth tending to, even in the busiest seasons.
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