Don’t be surprised if this happens to you. The wedding is over, the honeymoon tan lines are fading and you realize something. You’ve spent so long think about your wedding day, planning every inch out of it that you’ve forgotten one little part… You’re now married!
As strange as it seems, yes, being together forever under the same roof as Mrs & Mrs is actually quite different to just shacking up in sin. The only real difference (besides £20k or so and a pretty dress) is a piece of paper and maybe a name change. But, something is different and doesn’t feel the same…
Here are a few different emotions you may go through as you get to your paper anniversary…
You May Feel Like You’re Playing House
You’ll love how the word ‘newlywed’ sounds, nearly as much as you loved cooking imaginary air food in your plastic childhood kitchen. You’re not just saying ‘boyfriend’ or ‘girlfriend’ anymore and you’re not just winging it in a dingy apartment. You may also feel like someone is going to catch you out for pretending to be married!
You’ll Have Bride Brain
Not so long ago, your mind was constantly thinking about décor, guests, invites, dresses, food (the stuff of Martha Stewart and Pinterest dreams) and it can feel like you’re missing something. Don’t be surprised if you start ringing your Wedding Coordinator instead of your best friend…
First comes love, then comes Marriage…
Yeah. This is definitely going to happen. You will be harassed about bouncy babies and carriages. You may even get asked about your cycle! Just get used to it, cause it’s going to happen!
Fights
Not the arguing type eh? Again, everything is the same, but you’ve changed as a couple. You’re not just being casual, it permanent! But, as that sinks in, you’ll find more and more will simply grate on your nerves. After the first year, the dynamics change, but many a spouse has scoffed at the term wedded bliss during their first year.
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