My Kid Is Ruining My Sex Life. My Wife Is Just Letting Him Do It.
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A father wrote to Slate's Care and Feeding column about his 3‑year‑old son Jeremy who is afraid of the dark. Jeremy cries at night, so the mother stays with him until he falls asleep. The father says this habit is hurting the couple's sex life and teaches Jeremy to get his way by crying. He asks for advice on how to convince his wife to let Jeremy learn to sleep alone.
Why it matters
Sleep problems in young children can affect parents' rest and intimacy. Understanding how to handle nighttime fears helps families maintain healthy relationships.
- Why is Jeremy afraid of the dark?
- He is a 3‑year‑old who gets scared when left alone in his room.
- How does the mother's response affect the couple?
- She stays with him until he sleeps, which reduces the parents' time together for intimacy.
- What does the father want to change?
- He wants his wife to let Jeremy learn to fall asleep on his own.
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