Agree with all of this as I have experienced it all myself in the last year. Things worked out so much better than I imagined that I'm starting to think couple

Agree with all of this as I have experienced it all myself in the last year. Things worked out so much better than I imagined that I'm starting to think couples with the "kids ruin everything" attitude were actually looking for an excuse to disengage socially. I would also suggest: - Get the baby used to going out - friends' houses, restaurants. A bottle with a slow nipple buys you a lot of time if the baby starts fussing in a restaurant. - Find a good babysitter - When going out, do more planning than usual to make sure you have an awesome time That last bit has made a huge difference. By treating your entertainment time as precious, the experiences you have are so much more fun and memorable.