Marija Attard - Systemic Therapy for Couples & Families

14/02/2026

𝙑𝒂𝙡𝒆𝙣𝒕𝙞𝒏𝙚’𝙨, 𝑪𝙤𝒖𝙥𝒍𝙚𝒉𝙤𝒐𝙙 & 𝙋𝒂𝙧𝒆𝙣𝒕𝙝𝒐𝙤𝒅 ❤️

Following The SHE Word mums podcast aired on Thursday 12th February, I’d like to zoom in a little more on something that so many couples struggle with — keeping the romance alive when you have young children.

When children enter the picture, love doesn’t disappear… but energy, time, privacy, and spontaneity often do. And that can slowly impact three important areas of a relationship:

✨ Emotional connection
✨ Physical affection
✨ S*xual intimacy

These three are connected — when one weakens, the others often follow.

Here are some gentle, practical reminders for couples navigating this season of life:

💛 𝙀𝒎𝙤𝒕𝙞𝒐𝙣𝒂𝙡 𝘾𝒐𝙣𝒏𝙚𝒄𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏 – 𝑺𝙩𝒂𝙮 𝘾𝒖𝙧𝒊𝙤𝒖𝙨 𝘼𝒃𝙤𝒖𝙩 𝙀𝒂𝙘𝒉 𝑶𝙩𝒉𝙚𝒓
Parenthood can turn conversations into logistics: lunches, school runs, bills, routines.
Try this: once a day, ask each other one non-parenting question.
“How are you really feeling lately?”
“What’s been on your mind these days?”
Emotional intimacy grows when partners feel seen beyond their role as ‘mum’ or ‘dad’.

🤍 𝙋𝒉𝙮𝒔𝙞𝒄𝙖𝒍 𝑪𝙤𝒏𝙣𝒆𝙘𝒕𝙞𝒐𝙣 – 𝙎𝒎𝙖𝒍𝙡 𝙏𝒐𝙪𝒄𝙝, 𝑶𝙛𝒕𝙚𝒏
When you have young children, touch can start to feel functional or overwhelming.
Reintroduce simple, intentional touch: a 20-second hug, holding hands on the sofa, sitting close without phones.
Affection without pressure helps rebuild safety and closeness.

🔥 𝙎𝒆𝙭𝒖𝙖𝒍 𝑪𝙤𝒏𝙣𝒆𝙘𝒕𝙞𝒐𝙣 – 𝘽𝒆 𝑰𝙣𝒕𝙚𝒏𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏𝙖𝒍, 𝙉𝒐𝙩 𝙅𝒖𝙨𝒕 𝑺𝙥𝒐𝙣𝒕𝙖𝒏𝙚𝒐𝙪𝒔
Spontaneity is harder with young kids — and that’s okay.
Scheduling intimacy may not sound romantic, but anticipation can be. Protecting time for each other sends a powerful message: we matter too.
And remember, sexual intimacy doesn’t always mean in*******se. It starts with emotional safety and affectionate connection.

Romance in parenthood is less about grand gestures and more about consistent, small investments.

Your children benefit most not from exhausted parents who give everything away, but from parents who nurture their relationship too.

This Valentine’s, maybe the most loving thing you can do is choose each other again, not perfectly, but intentionally. ❤️

Have a listen to the episode here: https://youtu.be/8M9p-cC2uGw?si=Z6ccOaRQb5G6gVGo A fun conversation with Raisa from My Trio and Oliva Saliba Cauchi of mummy in a hurry Instagram.com/mummy_in__a_hurry Nerissa Massa

— Marija

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31/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, the 31st of December can bring reflection, mixed emotions, and quiet pauses, not just celebration.

If this moment feels hopeful, heavy, or somewhere in between, know that all of it is valid.

May the year ahead meet you with gentleness, steadiness, and moments of meaning, one step at a time.

23/12/2025

As the festive season approaches, I want to take a moment to reach out to each and every one of you.

While this time of year can bring moments of joy, connection and celebration, I also recognise that it can be incredibly difficult for many, stirring up complex emotions, grief, loneliness or pressure. If this season feels heavy, please know that your experience is valid and you are not alone.

I want to sincerely thank all my clients for trusting me with your stories, your vulnerability and your therapeutic journeys. It is a privilege to walk alongside you, and I am deeply grateful for the courage you bring into the therapy space.

I will be taking a few days off to rest and recharge, and to spend some quality time with my family, before returning refreshed and ready to continue our work together.

Wishing you a gentle, meaningful and blessed festive season — whatever that looks like for you.

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