"For me, it's including someone else in every decision. I'm extremely independent, and I was single for a very long time before I met my husband. It created tension in the relationship once we moved in together because I would just do things. I wasn't used to having to communicate with someone else about my choices or even having to consider how my choices affected the other person."
"The most important thing for a good marriage is to have the same opinion regarding finances. I know this seems to be super controversial, but in my opinion, if you want to keep your finances separate, don't marry! Once my husband and I married, we literally shared everything; we brought the same amount of money into the relationship, and we run a business together."
Partners must include each other in everyday decisions and develop communication habits to adjust from independence to shared life. Persistent assignment of blame to wives for husbands' habits and shortcomings creates resentment and undermines trust. Financial alignment and shared money management reduce conflict for some couples, while separate finances can perpetuate division. Unequal division of domestic and emotional labor leads to exhaustion and feelings of being taken advantage of. Patience, deliberate practice, and mutual effort can improve partnership dynamics, but mismatched expectations about responsibility, contribution, and priorities often trigger long-term tension.
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