Infertility can strain marriages, making intimacy feel task-oriented and isolating. Both partners experience pain, albeit differently. It's essential to prioritize emotional connection, communicate kindly, invest time in the relationship, and cherish the present despite challenges. Infertility shouldn't overshadow the love that brought couples together. Supporting one another is vital.
While living in Florida during my younger and much cuter years, I met my future husband in the fifth grade and immediately thought he was dorky. He waved his hands to classical music after lunch, wore turtlenecks almost every day, and kept his hair swooped to the side. However, by the sixth grade, cupid hit… Continue reading Cheap Dress, Cheap Rings, and the Mispronunciation of My Name
Every so often, I receive emails from women worldwide with stories like mine and yours. I recently received this message from someone who knows the pain of infertility and a miscarriage and negatively impacts our marriages. I have written a letter to my husband, which you can read here, but today I want you to… Continue reading Infertility and Miscarriage: A Letter to My Husband
“If not for me, do it for him." That’s all I could cry out in my desperation as I could barely catch my breath while pressing my forehead to the wall of our shower one late summer evening after hearing the news of a friend’s pregnancy. Infertility is hard, and after years of crying, begging,… Continue reading If Not For Me, Do It For Him
Infertility is hard. Especially on your marriage. Timed intercourse, discussion on whether to start (or stop) fertility treatments, how much money to spend on said treatments, lack of communication, and even feelings of inadequacy can really wreak havoc on a marriage. This is why I have asked Dr Carol-Peters Tanksley to guest post for me… Continue reading Preserving Your Marriage while Building Your Family
