How Not To Fall Out Of Love With Your Child

Today you’re madly in love with him. Tomorrow, not so much. What gives?

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I remember the moment I fell in love with my child as if it was yesterday.

But the episodes where I’m drifting away from our love story are rather inconspicuous.

On some days, I raise my voice. On other days, I stupidly compare him to other kids.

Then, I think there’s something wrong with him when, in fact, I’m wrong.

This is a scenario that many parents can relate to.

And it isn’t much different from the one between two grown-ups who claim they love each other.

At first, you’re madly in love. Then, the thrill is gone.

You forget what brought the two of you together. You terribly dislike how your partner/child treats you.

You were once in love, and you’re now out of love. You’re on the verge of getting lost as a parent.

But there’s a quick and safe turnaround. I promise you it’s so simple.

The wandering is slow and tortuous

I fell in love with my son while holding him on a hospital bed the next day after an unplanned c-section.