If you?re a newlywed, you?ve probably found yourself getting frustrated with your spouse over the past few months. One moment, they?re giving you support, encouragement, friendship, and love; the next moment, they?re driving you insane with their thoughtlessness, moodiness, and weird habits that make you wonder if they were raised on another planet!
Don?t worry; I have some good news. This is totally normal! You and your spouse are creating a new life together, and that will always mean some growing pains, particularly during your first year of marriage. Author Jo Piazza once wrote in Time magazine that the first year of marriage is ?the wet cement year,? known as the time for couples to learn how to live as partners and to ?set? the relationship properly before it ?hardens? (and habits get harder to break). So, how can you make sure that your first year of marriage is a successful one" Here are a few tips that will help you enjoy your first year of marriage and set you up for a stable future.
Set Common Goals
Before you got married, you and your spouse probably discussed your goals for the future?how many kids you want (if any), where you want to live?to make sure you were on the same page. Well, now that you?re newlyweds, it?s time to start putting your plans into action! Working as a team toward a goal will help you feel more connected as you settle into married life.
Maybe you want to start a family. Maybe you want to get a dog. Maybe you want to save up for an an...