Newlyweds have a lot of expectations for their first year of marriage and it's really one of the most exciting times of your life. It's also going to be a challenging time as you will be making a lot of adjustments with your partner. Countless of couples have survived their first year together blissfully and you would too. Just keep these things in mind:
1) Improve married sex.
Newlyweds could be having a lot of married sex, but couples must also work on their communication in the bedroom from the very beginning.
"Being married doesn't make you a mind reader," said psychologist and author Emily Morse via Bride. "It's important to stay in tune with each other's sexual expectations and needs. If you're having sexual concerns or want things to change in the love-making department, talk to your spouse and let them know how you're feeling. A difference in expectations can be a recipe for a sex-life disaster, and only worsens over time."
2) Keep working on romance.
Pretty soon, dating will become routine, but it's still important to keep this going in the relationship. Take cues from these seven date ideas for long-term lovers. Putting an effort in your relationship is what marriage is.
2) Take time apart.
The first year could still be your honeymoon phase, but it's also good to be apart from your partner for a few hours, a day or a weekend. Take time to be with friends or spend time with just yourself. Give each other the chance to miss the other's presence. It'll be good for the relationship.
4) Muster a lot of patience.
You're bound to fight a lot and that shouldn't be surprising. When you live together, it's a guarantee as the transition from being independent to becoming a team is going to bring up issues. You're going to discuss habits, household chores, finances, among other things. However, along with the many fights, you will also be making up a lot, which can be the best part of having fights.
Learn to muster patience, be considerate and have the ability to compromise. Also, take points from this: What Not To Say When Arguing With Your Partner.
5) Be aware of the extended family.
Whether you like it or not, your in-laws are going to be there and they could drive you crazy. However, it's always better to deal with the extended family gently, even as you would want to set some boundaries, according to Glamour. Show your gratitude and respect at all times and there will not be any problems you can't handle with them. Check out: Best And Worst Ways To Impress Future In-Laws, According To Science.
