When I got married, I remember telling my husband, ?I?m excited, but I don?t know why?nothing?s really going to change.? In many ways, that was true; we had been living together for four years, we already had a joint bank account, and we were working toward the same career goals we always had been. The marriage license didn?t change anything about our day-to-day routine?but in one way, things were very different.
After our wedding, my husband and I were officially our own little family. While before we?d been two people who loved each other and lived together, now we were a family unit?and that came with its own set of rules.
Marriage changes every relationship in your life, from your family to your friends, and that means there are new boundaries that need adjusting. You might be experiencing that right now (or maybe you?re long overdue for the adjustment). Here are a few tips for setting boundaries with your loved ones. Setting Boundaries with Your Own Parents

Your parents have likely been a source of wisdom your entire life. As a result, they?ve been your confidantes?and they probably know a lot about your relationship with your spouse. It may seem natural to continue mining them for wisdom after the wedding, but this can actually put a strain on the marriage if you aren?t careful.
Set boundaries with your parents when it comes to the physical, emotional, and financial aspects of your marriage. These are some of the most sensitive parts of a new marriage and talking ab...