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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 23 MIN

Ep. 36 Should Your Marriage Come Before Your Kids?

from Relating with Jen Funk: Getting Honest About the Relationships that Matter Most · host Jen Funk

Should your marriage come before your kids? Or should the kids come first?In this honest and nuanced episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach Jen Funk dives into one of the most emotionally charged conversations in marriage and parenting.We’re talking about:• why so many experts say the marriage should come first• how couples slowly become disconnected after kids• why this conversation gets much more complicated after divorce and in blended families• how children are emotionally affected by remarriage and family transitions• what healthy prioritization actually looks like in real life• and practical ways to protect both your marriage and your children emotionallyThis episode explores the very real tension many couples and parents feel: How do you build a strong marriage without making your kids feel emotionally unimportant?Whether you’re navigating parenting stress, emotional disconnection, remarriage, blended family dynamics, or simply trying to create healthier relationships at home, this conversation will help you approach it with more clarity, compassion, and intention.💌 Get my weekly relationship tips:https://www.jenfunkcoaching.com/newsletter🌐 Work with me or grab free resources:https://www.jenfunkcoaching.com/💌 Download the 5 Simple Habits to Improve Your Relationship Today:https://www.jenfunkcoaching.com/5simplehabitsYou can also check out my YouTube Channel: Relating with Jen FunkAnd please like, follow or leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!

Should your marriage come before your kids? Or should the kids come first?In this honest and nuanced episode of Relating with Jen Funk, relationship coach Jen Funk dives into one of the most emotionally charged conversations in marriage and parenting.We’re talking about:• why so many experts say the marriage should come first• how couples slowly become disconnected after kids• why this conversation gets much more complicated after divorce and in blended families• how children are emotionally affected by remarriage and family transitions• what healthy prioritization actually looks like in real life• and practical ways to protect both your marriage and your children emotionallyThis episode explores the very real tension many couples and parents feel: How do you build a strong marriage without making your kids feel emotionally unimportant?Whether you’re navigating parenting stress, emotional disconnection, remarriage, blended family dynamics, or simply trying to create healthier relationships at home, this conversation will help you approach it with more clarity, compassion, and intention.💌 Get my weekly relationship tips:https://www.jenfunkcoaching.com/newsletter🌐 Work with me or grab free resources:https://www.jenfunkcoaching.com/💌 Download the 5 Simple Habits to Improve Your Relationship Today:https://www.jenfunkcoaching.com/5simplehabitsYou can also check out my YouTube Channel: Relating with Jen FunkAnd please like, follow or leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!

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