31. Should We Be Having Kids Sooner in Relationships?

In today’s voice note (recorded on my walk to work), I’m diving into something that’s been on my mind: what if our modern relationship timeline is setting us up for failure when it comes to parenting?

We’ve all heard of or experienced the heartbreak of feeling disconnected from your partner after having children. But what if the problem isn’t just them changing... but us expecting things to stay the same?

In this episode, I explore:

• The relationship escalator and why it might not serve parents

• Why parenting is such a profound identity shift

• Whether having children earlier in a relationship could actually help

• The gap between expectations and reality in parenting roles

• Why knowing someone pre-kids might not prepare you for the real deal

I’m not claiming to have all the answers here – just sharing a curious thought and inviting you to reflect with me. I’d love to hear your take!

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