From family and finances to Friday night plans, marriage is rife with argumentative landmines.
But no matter what the details are of the disagreement, each side must be willing to compromise their way to common ground if they want to happily coexist.
The engagement is an odd transition period. For however long, the relationship’s underlying question has been, “Are we going to get married?”
But once someone gets on one knee, it shifts to the in-your-face-reality of, “We’re going to be married.”
And that can play with a person’s psyche.
Breakups are an all-or-nothing thing. You’re either broken up, or you’re not; there is no happy middle ground. If you want to reap their benefits, and if you want to move forward, you have to follow through on them, no matter how tough it gets.
And when you do, you might be pleasantly surprised by what happens.
For what’s supposed to be an enjoyable experience, going to dinner with friends can turn stressful, especially when you don’t make a lot of money. Picking the restaurant, deciding what to order, paying the bill — it all adds to the anxiety.
What follows is a set of guidelines both the haves and have-nots can adhere to in order to keep the communal dining experience palatable — for everyone.
“I’m 20 and my boyfriend is 32. Since we’re so far apart in age, our maturity levels could be vastly different. What are some ‘immature’ things we could do together to help me see if we can make this relationship work?”
Read on for four challenges that will reveal if this girl’s older boyfriend is up to the task.