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The notion that your relationship doesn't change much after getting engaged is false. For starters, making your relationship official by putting a ring on it is a huge change.
So, it's normal to start acting a little different from what you've been used to doing. While this action may be subconscious, here are some things you may notice after getting engaged:
You're A Lot Surer
Even if your relationship lasts for seven years, there's nothing as reassuring as getting engaged. It proves that you chose yourselves.
You'd trust your partner a lot more, and your connection becomes deeper. Since there's the actual possibility of spending the rest of your lives together, it's only natural to feel this way.
You'll Have More Responsibilities
There's a lot more in hand now. Before this, it's quite sure that you'd both go for dinners or hang out with friends. Now, you and your partner will have to deal with responsibilities like sharing the bill, deciding whether to own a joint account and more.
If you're planning on having children, you would also have to plan on how to share financial and household responsibilities.
Arguments Are Either A Lot Less Or A Lot More
Again, with the realisation that you'd be spending the rest of your lives together, you'd want to be sure about a lot of things.
If you haven't found a balance in settling your disputes, this period will be a learning process. For couples who have gotten past this stage, there will be fewer arguments.
You May Use The Word We A Lot
Yes, you're one step ahead of getting married. So, do not beat yourself to it when you notice that you're using the word we a lot. You'd also find out you're mentioning your significant other's name when having conversations a lot more than before.
You Become Closer
After getting engaged, forget about your privacy. To a large extent, it doesn't exist anymore. As opposed to seeing this as a bad thing, it is most times a good thing, especially if you're in love.
Finally, someone is willing to listen to your concerns, share your ideologies in a much deeper sense. You'd also have a lot of bonding time.
For couples who are already engaged or planning to, you should get accustomed to these patterns. Make sure that you've successfully connected well before proceeding to get married as these stages will help in making your marriage a beautiful one.