5. Stop seeing yourself as a “mom” more than you see yourself as a “wife.”
Obviously, motherhood is a sacred calling and one of the most important duties of your life, BUT when you prioritize your kids ahead of your marriage, you’re actually hurting your marriage (and ironically, hurting your kids too). One of the best gifts you can give your children is to model the kind of marriage that makes them actually want to get married someday. Give them the security that comes from seeing their mom and dad in a loving, committed marriage. Don’t wind up with an empty nest and an empty marriage too.
When #6 is happening, it makes the husband feel like he can’t do anything right…
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