5 Crucial Adjustments newlywed couples HAVE TO make!
Congratulations!!! You are now married (or soon
will be). It all feels so magical when you think about life after being
someone’s spouse, and it is! It is an amazing learning curve, when you are able
to independently make a life with another person. Needless to say, this will
happen with a few ups and downs, a few disagreements and many make – up
sessions.
Maybe you don't know your spouse so well, maybe
you know your spouse since you were a child; but marriage often divides time
into before and after. It is a new life all together. Everything might seem the
same the next day after you say ‘I DO’, except that, you have to share
everything from now on, and I mean each and everything! (God help you, if you
haven’t been the sharing type).
It is just like they say before a roller coaster,
“Brace yourselves, it is going to be a bumpy ride”. Your newly married life is
just like the roller coaster ride; too short to fight rough and give up.
To help you go through this ride I have shared
some Adjustments that you will eventually HAVE TO make once you are married,
and how to make these adjustments like a pro! Read on…
1. Money Money Baby
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Everything related to money and beyond needs to
be discussed openly. Preferably, before you jump into the commitment, just so
that you are transparent about the earning vs spending ratio. This is a
critical aspect of your relationship, not to say that go for the riches, but
have a clear idea about each other’s finances. Even if you have discussed money
matters beforehand, you will notice that you have to make adjustments in your
spending and saving habits after marriage. The thing is, until now, you were
spending for one person, but now you will be using money for two. Like
everything else, money has to be shared as well. It is healthy to be unclouded
about your earnings and also to understand that all the money that is coming
in, is both yours and your spouses. This takes away the burden of who is
earning how much, which can lead to small arguments.
2. An Extra Set of Family
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We all have one set of family, but isn't two
better than one? Mostly not!
It is not easy to make strangers your own, but
you have to do it for the sake of your spouse. This new family might not have
the same opinions and viewpoints as yours but, it all comes with the package
deal. Your spouse loves his/her family, and it would mean the world to them if
you made an attempt to get along with their peeps!
Your saying you don't like them? That is fine.
All you have to do is be courteous, just like you would be to a stranger. You
have to try, chances are you might actually grow fond of them. If you try
mingling with your in-laws even just a little bit, they will like you back. If
your in-laws like you, half your marriage issues are already sorted. Be the good
guy here! It won't hurt.
3. Work Allocation and Learning
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I believe
that both spouses should have equal responsibilities towards the home making.
This takes off stress, and it sends a subtle message to your partner that they
are appreciated and loved. Also, they are re-assured that help will come when
they need it (or even if they don't). Sharing work saves time and energy. More
work can be done in less time, if the jobs are allocated. One person does not
have to bear the burden of the work in the house.
When you are newly married and one person is
burdened with all the work, they might do it in the start, but, it will slowly
and steadily become frustrating and lead to dissent. That's why, it is very
important that the work is allocated in the beginning. So that, both partners
know what they are expected to do for their relationship to flow smoothly.
I also encourage you to learn your partner's jobs
as well. I feel that both the spouses need to know each other's work in and out
for the rough times. Life should not stop if the woman of the house is ill, and
the man can't cook (vice-versa). Both partners need to know how to cook, clean,
pay the bills, be a handyman. Learn all the jobs that your spouse always does,
so that you are not stuck if and when they aren't around.
4. Choice of Entertainment and Outings
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We are all different, with different likes and
dislikes. So anticipate differences in your hobbies, and pastime activities.
The best way to handle this difference is to be open. Be open to new things and
activities. Do not give up on your likes, take turns over weekends and
holidays. If you like romance and your spouse likes action movies, then watch
action for a change and ask your spouse to watch romance for your sake. You
will be surprised at the fresh experiences you might have when you try
something different. If you don't like a particular activity after you have
tried it, be honest about it, and conclude on the activities that you both
enjoy.
5. Make Peace
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By this I mean, apologize! You might be wrong or
you might not. But sometimes you have to be the bigger person and make peace
after a fight. Don't let a fight drag too long. Never sleep over a fight,
because tomorrow is a new day, and it would be horrible to wake up with a fight
in your mind. Keep your ego aside, there is no place for it, if your marriage
has to sustain.
If you both think it wasn't your mistake (which
is the case most times), then agree to disagree! Move on, because while you
were sulking, you missed one moment of laughter and love. It's not worth it!
You will soon be parents, grow old and then have
bigger responsibilities to deal with, it will be helpful that petty issues of likes and dislikes be
sorted in advance so that you can embark your married journey in harmony.
My theory for marriage is simple. If you can have
arguments and disagreements with your parents and siblings, then this
significant other if relatively new to you, it might take at least a lifetime
to understand them as a whole. It can be tough, but if there is love, it will
keep you going.
Never give up!
Be Happy ❤❤
I love this article ! I can relate to it so much ! You’ve covered all the topics so well ! Also it clears a few doubts so apt ! Thank you author!
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All the points covered are broadly the issues we face in initial years. The article is flawlessly written with the right tempo to encourage the institute of marrige..thank u for such a wonderful article
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