by Catherine Topham Sly | Feb 13, 2026 | parenthood
Feeling lonely in your relationship after kids is more common than most parents realise. This post explores why emotional and relational loneliness often grow after having children, why it doesn’t mean your relationship is failing, and how loneliness can be understood...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Jan 30, 2026 | parenthood
Mental health after having kids is often affected by losses of your sense of identity, equality, and connection. This post explores why parents can feel lost, lonely, or resentful even when life looks “fine”, and how these feelings can be understood as signals for...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Jan 14, 2026 | couples
If you’re quietly Googling “is it normal to resent your partner after having a baby”, you’re not alone, and you’re not failing. This blog post explores why resentment after having a baby is so common, the difference between occasional and chronic resentment, and what...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Dec 17, 2025 | relationships
December magnifies the invisible mental load many mums carry, as Christmas expectations, family logistics and money pressures collide. The post explains how this strain exposes existing cracks in relationships, reframes resentment as a helpful signal, and offers...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Dec 11, 2025 | couples
This blog shares ten expert-backed tips for building a happy relationship after kids. From staying curious about your partner to handling conflict with care, it offers practical advice rooted in research and lived experience. Learn how small everyday actions can...
