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Just like every phase in one’s life, marriage is a milestone and it is expected to come with changes. There is something known as the marriage effect that tends to come upon couples either knowingly or subconsciously. Here are 6 things that might change after you say 'I do':
You have Limits to Things That you Do
Remember how, when you were living alone, your friends could hit you up at 10 pm telling you they are 30 minutes away from your house and you should get ready because you all are going clubbing? Or a random outing may crop up and you get up and go. Well, when you’re married, your attendance rate in such situations may drop. And not just that,wild and drastic decisions will reduce massively.
You Might Not See What You Expect
No two individuals are the same. So, there's a high chance that how you perceive them now that you're married and living together will be different from when you were dating and living apart.
Increased Responsibilities
Just like Point 1, your life does not just affect you alone when you’re married; you now have a responsibility to think about your partner when making decisions, and factor in their interests and inputs before taking a step.
The Dressing is Also Likely to Change
Your dress style tend to change after marriage. Your outfits may become a lot more classy or sophisticated and you may tend to wear less casuals when you have an outing.
Changes in the Way You Are Addressed
In Nigeria, people might have more respect for you when you're married. And this goes for both sexes. Marriage comes with the perception of a sense of responsibility. Some cultures even say you're not complete until you're married.
Your Single Friends May Start Leaving You Out of Plans
It’s sad though, but it’s a possibility. And that’s because your friends may feel you're no longer interested in some of the things you all did together before your marriage. This will be strengthened if you’ve had to cancel on them on a few occasions after your wedding.
While some of the after marriage changes might be minor and easy to transition into, others can come as a shock on your personality, mental and physical health. You must learn to find a balance and always communicate your feelings with your partner before it becomes too overwhelming.