The perfect nuclear family
According to recent research out of Australia, couples with one son and one daughter are more likely to stay together than those with two daughters or two sons. You can find a CBC news article on it here. But come back after reading it, because we want to make a point.Now you can't really control what gender your kids are going to be. Well, I guess you can, but it's a pain and you shouldn't.
The point here is not "Ohmygod, we've got two daughters! We're doomed!" Demographics may be destiny for society, but not for your little family group. You have control.
The researcher concluded "There's something about having one of each that makes parents a little bit more satisfied." Well, it may be so. But if you aren't blessed with right mix (right according to this study), then do some things to make your partner "a little bit more satisfied". Compliments help, apologies help. Snuggles, meaningful gifts, small sacrifices and compromise help. Time apart can help; time together can help.
And, of course, we are firm believers that premarital counselling or coaching will help.
Happy Couples, Happy Planet!
posted by Heather and Dan @ 8:58 PM
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