Episode 66
Can you Raise a Large Family While Keeping Love Alive?
"I realised that it's not always a 50-50 kind of arrangement with husband and wife in the home. Sometimes the wife may have the capacity to give more, maybe a 70, and then the husband can do 30 if he is in a particularly busy season." – Ailin
Raising kids can bring immense joy but also requires significant time and effort, often challenging a couple's connection. The challenges of raising five children while maintaining a strong marital relationship are very real for parents with big households.
Tune in to this episode to hear Ailin share her experiences and insights on balancing parenting duties while keeping the emotional connection with her husband alive.
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