The Painful Psychological Cost Of Becoming A Dad - Darby Saxbe - #1129

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What Couples Should Focus on During Pregnancy

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Saxbe is unambiguous that having a baby reliably reduces relationship satisfaction — not because love disappears, but because the practical demands of new parenthood are genuinely brutal. She frames it memorably: she and her husband went from 'good time pals' to running a small business with a very disappointed customer who cries around the clock. ^{[1] — Darby Saxbe "I used to joke that my husband and I went from good time pals to we're suddenly operating a small business with a very disappointed custome…" 16:13 Play} She advises couples to prioritise learning to communicate effectively, especially around birth preparation — men rarely hear birth stories or see realistic birth portrayals, leaving them woefully unprepared for what labour actually looks like. The segment ends with a pointed warning: if you think having a baby will fix your relationship, you are gravely mistaken.