[Annotatie]: Drawing on separate scientific studies, two relationship experts introduce the knowledge and skills couples need to make the transition to parenthood, using practical advice and real-life examples to help couples avoid relationship meltdown, maintain a healthy sex life, preserve emotional intimacy, prevent postpartum depression, and create a nurturing environment. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.[Inhoudsopgave]: Introduction1(13)Realize We're all in the Same Soup13(18)Delight in Your Baby31(18)Cool Down Your Conflicts49(6)Soften How You Bring Up A Problem55(10)Accept Influence: There Are Two Sides to Every Fight65(10)Calm Down By Self-Soothing75(18)Compromise93(6)The Importance of Repair99(6)The Aftermath of a Fight: Process and Understand It105(10)Processing A Fight---Deepening Your Understanding115(10)Unsolvable Problems: Move from Gridlock to Dialogue125(20)Savoring Your Friendship145(12)Heat Up Your Sex Life157(26)Add Warm Fathering183(28)Bake The Bread Of Legacy211(30)Acknowledgments241(4)Index245