Children Quote by Ayelet Waldman
“If you focus all of your emotional passion on your children and you neglect the relationship that brought that family into existence... eventually, things can go really, really wrong,”
About This Quote
Neglecting the partnership that created a family can damage relationships and overall family health.
In simple terms: Ignore partnership, risk family breakdown.
Nurture both partnership and parenting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- parenting
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can couples keep their bond strong while parenting?
- What signs indicate partnership neglect?
Focusing solely on children may overlook spousal needs.