Chip Chick
There is a difficult phase that comes and goes in most relationships – it is called the roommate phase. In this relationship phase, you become more like roommates than lovers. You live together, but little else reminds you that you are married to this person.
Yes, you have responsibilities – but you are still a married couple – so act like it. Schedule a date night. If you can’t leave the house, try a new hobby together. You can also watch a movie neither of you has seen. You can also cook together, play a board game, or do some other activity that brings you together and reminds you that you are a couple – not roommates.
Mistake #9: Not learning how to communicate effectively with each other.
Many of the little fights you will get into as a couple will boil down to miscommunication. When you need to have a hard discussion, stay calm and focus on the issue at hand. Engage in active listening, and make sure you do not talk over each other. Compromise when it makes sense, and ensure both of you feel the issue is resolved to mutual satisfaction before moving on.
Mistake #10: Not keeping secrets your spouse trusted you with.
It can be tempting to seek help from family and friends about a problem with your spouse. Don’t get me wrong – seeking advice from family and friends is fine.
However, there is a fine line between seeking advice and willingly giving up secrets and sensitive information your spouse trusted you with. Do your absolute best not to break your spouse’s trust – that might be hard to come back from.
What are some other mistakes that you think newlyweds make without even realizing it?
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