‘My marriage is my number one priority – it’s more important than my kids’

A couple has spoken out about their decision to put each other before their children and they advise all couples to do the same if they don’t want their marriage to end in divorce.

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Couple defends themselves after comments on marriage and parenting
Many parents claim to put their children’s needs above all else. However, one couple spoke out about taking an entirely different approach.
Sofia and Jay have marry for 27 years, and often share the jewels of wisdom in their marriage through TikTok channel, where they tackle topics like “scheduled intimacy,” “loneliness in your relationship,” and ” Valentine’s Day give advice”.
However, a recent video may surprise some followers, as Sofia and Jay openly admit that they prioritize their married life over children, and claim that this makes them good. than. parents.
Boldly declaring that “your marriage is more important than your children,” the couple – who goes by the username @ 27_years_married – believe other parents should take note if they want to maintain long-term happiness.
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Explaining their place in the vid, Jay argues: “Your marriage should be your number one priority, not your children”.
Agreeing with this controversial view, Sofia added: “Moms, I know why you have that reaction because every mother has the instinct to take care of her baby, right? We love our kids, we have a son and a daughter, we’re not saying don’t prioritize your children.
“I’m going to double this even though our mothers, our society tell you husbands are disposable and by your comments I know you think the same and I will challenge you about that”.
Jay added: “You’re wrong if you think your children come before your marriage because when you have a strong foundation, your chances of having happy, healthy, adjusted kids go down. growing exponentially”.
The clip has certainly garnered a lot of interest – reaching nearly 800,000 views – but not everyone is completely in agreement with this parenting approach, with many believing their child’s needs should come first. everything else.
One reasoned: “I can replace my husband, I cannot replace my children, they will always come first.”
While another wrote “” I love my husband more than words can say, but there is no way he or our relationship is more important than our baby. “
However, others fully understood Jay and Sofia’s point of view, with a third commenting: “When the kids grow up and move out, the marriage is all that’s left.”
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