During each relationship, members of a couple take different roles, be it the breadwinner, household manger, primary care giver for the children, etc. This division is usually done without discussion or negotiation and most times a tacit agreement is achieved. However, in the case of a couple in which one of the partners has MS the roles can change.  This is why these couples should ask themselves if they are ready to change roles.

How would the woman feel if she had to become the sole breadwinner? Or how would the man feel if he had to become the main care giver? These questions need to be answered before deciding to have a child, because a couple’s adaptability when dealing with Multiple Sclerosis is the single and most important factor.