You dream of a white dress, rose petals and vows at sunset.
But no one warns you that after the wedding you may regret your decision.
We are talking about a thousand little things that turn a marriage from a fairy tale into a reality show with endless scandals.
You will share it with a gaming console.
He swore he'd "get serious after marriage," but instead spends his evenings online fighting with strangers from the U.S. And you're angry because you were expecting romantic dinners, not FIFA marathons.
Marriage doesn't change people - it reveals their true selves. And if before the wedding he lived with a controller in his hands, after - it will be the same.
His family will become your "other half"
The mother-in-law will advise how to peel potatoes and raise children. The brother-in-law will ask for a loan "until payday".
And you won't be able to say "no" because "we're relatives." Marriage is not only a union of two people, but also a merging of two families. And if you are not ready for his relatives to become a part of your life, the ring on your finger will become a noose.
You will forget what “personal space” is.
Before, you could spend the weekend alone, go to a friend's house, or silently read a book. After the wedding, your absence will definitely not go unnoticed.
Men often perceive marriage as a "merging of souls" and loneliness as an insult. And if you are an introvert, this will be a challenge.
You will become a "mother" for an adult man
He forgets about bills, leaves socks on the floor and eats chips in bed. And you get angry, clean up and grumble: "How much more?!"
Marriage is not a kindergarten. If he hasn't learned how to cook eggs before the wedding, he will expect you to do it for him after.
Your "hobbies" will become a "waste of time"
Do you like dancing? "You should be thinking about your children, not salsa." Do you write poetry? "You'd better make dinner."
Men often see marriage as "the end of freedom" - but only yours. And if you are not ready to defend your interests, the ring on your finger will become shackles.
Marriage is not the end of a fairy tale, but the beginning of a war for yourself. Don't put on a wedding ring until you learn to defend your boundaries.
Author: Elena Shimanovskaya
