barely getting a few hours of sleep each night. Matt has been helping, but he also has to work long hours to support us, so most of the childcare falls on me. I know I’ve been distant, and I feel guilty about it, but I just don’t have the energy for anything else. I haven’t had a moment to myself in months, and our relationship has suffered because of it.” “Matt came to me last night and said he’s thinking about leaving. He told me he feels neglected, like I don’t care about him anymore.

He said he misses the way things used to be, just the two of us, and that he doesn’t feel like a priority in my life now. Hearing those words broke my heart, because the truth is, I miss us too. But I don’t know how to balance being a good mother and a good wife when I feel like I’m barely holding on.”Emma then shared, “I tried to explain to Matt that this is just a phase, that the boys won’t be this demanding forever, and that we’ll find our way back to each other. But he just looked so defeated, like he’s already made up his mind. I don’t want to lose him, but I also don’t know how to fix this. How do I show him that I still love him when I’m too exhausted to even think straight?” “Now, I’m sitting here, staring at my sleeping babies, wondering how I can possibly choose between my husband and my children. I don’t want to lose my marriage, but I don’t want to fail as a mother either. What should I do?” We appreciate your bravery in sharing your story with us, so we’ve put together a few tips to help. Navigating the challenges of motherhood while maintaining a strong relationship can feel overwhelming, especially with the added pressures of raising twins. Here are some pieces of advice that could guide Emma in finding balance and reconnecting with her husband.