In this episode of The Right Conversations, host Rachel Wright is joined by therapist Eli Weinstein to discuss parenting and keeping a relationship thriving. Rachel and Eli share their personal and professional perspectives on the topic, and emphasize the importance of being honest and curious with oneself and one's partner to maintain a healthy relationship. Eli also talks about his background and family. Listeners are encouraged to have more open and honest conversations about sex, relationships, mental health, and other aspects of life. Timestamps:  [00:03:37] Parenting struggles.  [00:11:20] Reality TV relationships. [00:13:35] Prepping for parenthood. [00:16:22] PCOS and Fertility. [00:20:28] Queer vs. Heterosexual couples. [00:23:26] Feeling guilty for being injured. [00:27:08] Balancing life and parenting. [00:34:21] Relationship archetypes. [00:38:01] Men's archetype and structure. [00:43:11] Being patient with parenting. [00:44:45] Therapists who want to help. What you’ll learn: The listener will learn about parenting and maintaining relationships, including the challenges and struggles of relationships during the transition to parenthood, the importance of communication and validation.  The need for self-compassion and communication in relationships when dealing with chronic illnesses or unexpected situations. The episode also touches on the limitations of gender stereotypes in relationships and the importance of finding what works best for each family and individual. Eli emphasizes the need for therapists to be open and honest about their own struggles in life and the importance of finding a tribe and erasing shame and stigma around mental health.   Quotes: "Make sure. And I'm talking to women for a second. Cause women are more invested than men will ever be." "I see the queer community being more like appreciative and more, uh, in tune and more, um, now I'm making a general statement here, of course, person to person, couple to couple, but I do see that being more of like a thank you so much appreciation, gratitude, because who knew a world where that could exist kind of thing." "You need to learn to release that energy because it's, it's natural to feel frustrated or annoyed of the change." "A piece of advice is to be observant to the experience of what it brings out because you don't realize the power that you have when things hit the fan because you're not put in that situation most times." "cis men often do this like bottling thing and then explode like a shake soda can." "You have to do what works best for you and you, but you need to express it."   Connect with Eli Weinstein Website:                      eliweinsteinlcsw.com Instagram:                   @eliweinstein_lcsw Podcast:                      The Dude Therapist Connect with Rachel Wright Website:                      https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:       @thewright_rachel Twitter:                        @thewrightrachel Resources Chosen Family Law Center. Diana’s TED Talk. The LGBTQ+ Bar. Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!  Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.