A COUPLE’S relationship has left people feeling ”sad” after they shared their daily reality of juggling a relationship whilst also being parents.
There’s no denying that trying to manage it all – a job, paying bills, and – is a huge challenge to billions of parents in the world.
Mum of-two Katie Moudallal took to TikTok to share the brutally honest chat with her partner
Although her husband tried sleeping next to her once, he ”just couldn’t” – and also felt as if Katie didn’t like kissing him anymore
Sadly, as much as we may love our partner, it’s usually the latter that takes the hit, with some reporting going from steamy lift sessions to .
Parenthood can have a huge impact on your love life and relationship – and someone who knows about this is mum-of-two Katie Moudallal.
The content creator recently took to to share a brutally honest chat with her partner, where they talked about how their has changed after having their second child.
At the moment, her husband said in the video , it felt as if the two were ”friends”, with Katie adding their bedroom settings have also changed.
”We haven’t slept in the same bed for two and a half years.”
Although her husband tried sleeping next to her once, he ”just couldn’t” – and also felt as if Katie didn’t like kissing him anymore.
The mum-of-two shared her feelings: ” is ten years ago, mate.”
Prior to giving birth and becoming a mum, Katie’s love language ”was touch” – but since welcoming two kids in the family, there’s been a shift.
”Something’s changed in the last couple of years and I hate being touched.”
She went on: ”We’re not time with each other, we’re not touching each other.”
In the brutally honest chat, the father-of-two also said something that sparked fury amongst thousands of viewers.
”You’re not looking after yourself.”
Katie hit back: ”I don’t think this is a unique issue – I think a lot of mums neglect themselves.
”A lot of parents after they’ve had kids are at each other’s throats,” said the mum who posts under the username @ katieandariam .
How long should you wait before having sex after birth?
AFTER giving birth, it's generally recommended to wait six weeks before resuming sexual activity.
This time frame allows your body to heal and recover, particularly after vaginal or cesarean deliveries. Here’s why:
Physical Healing: The body undergoes many changes during childbirth, including tears or incisions that need time to heal, as well as the uterus shrinking back to its normal size. The six-week period allows for proper healing of any stitches or incisions and reduces the risk of infections.
Lochia (Postpartum Bleeding): After birth, you’ll experience lochia, a discharge that can last up to six weeks. Resuming sex before this has stopped can increase the risk of infection.
Hormonal Changes: Hormones fluctuate significantly post-birth, and you may experience vaginal dryness or discomfort due to lower estrogen levels. Waiting gives your body time to regain balance.
Emotional Readiness: It’s also important to be emotionally ready. The postpartum period can be overwhelming with physical recovery, caring for your newborn, and adjusting to new life dynamics. Take your time to reconnect with your partner emotionally and physically.
Despite this, according to the NHS , “there are no rules about when to start having sex again after you have given birth.”
The NHS explained: “You’ll probably feel sore as well as tired after your baby is born, so don’t rush into it.”
‘This is genuinely my nightmare’
Posted earlier this month, the chat has gone viral, racking up a whopping 1.2million views and over 60k likes.
Close to 800 people flooded to comments where many seemed to share the same opinion – the couple’s marriage was ”sad”.
One person had a brutal take on the husband’s thoughts, slamming him in the comments.
”If the mum ‘neglects’ herself it’s because the husband doesn’t give the woman time to care for herself.
”She probably is doing everything for everybody and by the time she has time for herself she’s just exhausted.”
Another chimed in: ”This is genuinely my nightmare I’m so sorry.”
”May this love never find me,” a third wrote.
A fellow mum shared a glimmer of hope for the duo, writing: ”IT COMES BACK!!!! DO NOT PANIC!!! Give it 2 more years.
”2 more tough years and you’ll fall back in love with each other and yourselves again. I promise.”
”Everyone’s saying it’s sad, but i’m happy you guys are speaking about it to find a solution,” a viewer added.
