One of the most damaging societal myths we believe is that marriage or having a baby can fix underlying relationship issues. This myth isn't only misleading, but it creates more significant issues down the road.

For example, breaking up is much easier (mentally and financially) than getting a divorce. Bringing a child into this world under the wrong pretenses can burden your children with deep-seated trauma that takes decades to fix.

The truth?

Marriage and parenthood aren't solutions to your relationship problems. In fact, they heighten these issues. And jumping into marriage or parenthood before you're ready can come with devastating consequences.

But don't worry. In today's show, I'll reveal how you can best prepare—as an individual and as a couple—for both marriage and parenthood.

Listen now!

Show Highlights Include:

• Why getting married or having a baby won't fix your underlying relationship issues (and how these create even more hardship) (1:06)
• The weird way marriages based on love and personal fulfillment end abruptly (3:31)
• How parenthood triggers new relationship problems (and how to address them without divorce) (6:15)
• Why addressing your own internal issues profoundly impacts the health of your relationships (13:49)
• The insidious "Imago Match" theory that explains how seemingly minor relationship problems erupt into full-blown fights (and how to leverage it to build a healthier relationship) (15:35)
• 4 steps to properly prepare for marriage or parenthood (22:59)

Does your neediness, fear, or insecurity sabotage your success with women? Do you feel you may be unlovable? For more than 15 years, I've helped thousands of people find confidence, fulfillment, and loving relationships. And I can help you, too. I'm therapist and life coach David Tian, Ph.D. I invite you to check out my free Masterclasses on dating and relationships at https://www.davidtianphd.com/masterclass/ now.

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