MARRIAGE CONSIDERATIONS: 3 of 14

SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (3 OF 14):

3. What are some stresses in the early years of marriage?

– Financial (have to buy things to get started; who manages bank accounts?).

– Give up independence (consideration for spouse must be factored in;

have to think in terms of “we”, instead of “me”).

– Accountability (accountable to each other, and not just to self).

– Changes in priorities (two to consider now).

– Balancing of responsibilities (between each other).

– Learning to compromise.

– Children (children from previous marriage, if 2^nd marriage).

– In-laws (intrusions, demands, and expectations).

– Jobs (especially when long hours are required; or if one is a workaholic).

– Holidays change (where to spend them and for how long).

– Merging of two lifestyles.

– Stop doing things you enjoy in order to spend time with your spouse.

– Adjusting to in-laws.

– Having kids too early.

– Household chores.

– Adjusting to the habits of each other.

– Agreement on thermostat settings.

– Less spare time.