Surviving the First Year of Marriage
November 14, 2008
How to build a foundation that will last.
First Year of Marriage
It is common knowledge that the first year of marriage is usually the hardest. Many couples think that they can bypass this situation by living together before marriage. While this may help you when it comes to getting to know your partner’s daily habits, there will still be some sticky situations after you’ve said “I do”. Whether you’ve lived together for years, or this is your first time under the same roof, here are some sticky situations that newlyweds often find themselves in – and tips for getting out of them.
Redefining your daily life.
Whether you lived together before marriage or not, there is still a certain rosy glow that is bound to wear off of your relationship eventually. The last several months, and maybe even years, before you got married were probably consumed with wedding planning. Now that you’re back in the real world, it can be a disappointing shock to realize that daily life isn’t the fairy tale you thought it would be. If you find that you and your spouse are getting into regular fights [Read more]
Beating the Post Honeymoon Blues
September 22, 2008
Beat the Post Honeymoon Blues
As the excitement and stress of your pending wedding built up, you probably experienced at least a few moments where you were anxious for it to all be done. Most couples find their honeymoon to be the most relaxing and carefree part of the whole experience of getting married. But after the honeymoon is over, the newlyweds are frequently faced with an unexpected feeling known as the post honeymoon blues. Now that the wedding and honeymoon are over, all the excitement is gone. You’re not a bride and groom any longer, but simply another husband and wife. Get your marriage off on the right foot, and try these tricks to beat those blues.
1. Start a new project together.
Planning your wedding took so much time and energy you’ve probably let other hobbies and projects fall to the wayside. This can be a great opportunity to jump start your marriage right by working together for a common goal. Whether it’s painting your home, scavenging for antiques, or putting together a photo album or scrapbook of your big day, find something you can enjoy and accomplish together. [Read more]
Do’s and Don’ts For A Happy Marriage
July 31, 2008
I do not claim to be the “guru” on how to keep the love burning after you’ve settled in your new home and your new life as husband and wife. But, I found this article somewhere that I somehow kept to remind me what to do and what mistakes to avoid and correct to stay happily married. I wished I can say that these are the definitive causes of a successful or failed marriage, but, frankly, there is no magical formula to guarantee a happy marriage. However, knowing these tips will give you better odds that you would end up happily married for a long, long time.
First, the “Do” list:
- spend time alone together;
- appreciate each other
- be intimate often;
- talk and share and give [Read more]
