Health

Parental Love and Childbirth

Updated 2026-06-04 19:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

A study suggests that becoming a parent may lead to a decrease in love for one's partner within the first year, though this effect is not permanent. This finding challenges common assumptions about parental bonding.

Coverage timeline — 1 article
New Scientist
Parents report loving their partners less within the first year of having a child, but that doesn't mean the feeling is permanent or inevitable
2026-06-04 17:00 UTC
Share: Twitter / X LinkedIn