The Benefits Of Not Getting Married Just To Get Married

But be prepared for this challenge . . .

Marrying later in life does present a particular challenge: both of you will be more set in your ways than younger marrieds. Because you’ve been on your own for a while, each of you will have your own ways of doing things that no one has questioned or interfered with. Your routine, your schedule, your organizational style – they’ve all been up to you. So when you settle into life with your new spouse, expect some friction as you work to find ways of doing things that satisfy you both. There will be a need to mutually adapt and change, when your spouse wants to chill at home on Friday nights when you’ve always been out on the town, or when your spouse needs to take their morning shower at the exact time you’ve always taken yours. Be open, be flexible, and find win-win options so you can establish your routines and lifestyle as a couple in ways that honor you both.