It is common for new moms to hide their true stress levels and negative emotions from even their closest friends. They believe the pervasive cultural myth that all mothers are supposed to feel only loving, joyful emotions as they care for their new babies.

The internal belief that other people will perceive them as “bad” keeps too many mothers silent. They may choose to suffer quietly rather than risking strong judgements from friends and family or even having their babies taken away. Having a guideline to show what is normal and what isn’t can make all the difference in getting help to new mothers in difficult situations.

If you have a troubled marriage then you should really consider going to marriage counseling. Marriage counseling may be the best route to saving your marriage. Marriage counselors provide each of you with a unique point of view based on the input that you provide to the counselor. The marriage counselors don’t favor, you or your spouse, but instead favor the marriage, and will point out areas each of you need to work on.

If I have learned anything over the years, it is that I often don’t offer compliments and praise to others when the situation calls for it. After many years of marriage, it is easy to become complacent and take your spouse for granted. Each of us likes to receive praise, and you should especially remember this in your own household.