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A new international study investigated how being a parent affects relationship quality.

Compared to childless couples, parents showed reduced love, passion, and intimacy.

Commitment to each other was not affected by having children.

The study highlights that parenthood can be stressful and can affect the parents relationship.

Entering parenthood marks a period of major shifts for many couples. Psychological research has yielded conflicting results on how becoming parents affects romantic relationships . Some studies found that becoming parents can strengthen the bond between two people, as they have a shared responsibility in caring for their child. Also, for some couples, not being able to have children together can put a serious strain on the relationship, up to becom

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