'He doesn't have sex with me as much anymore': Married people reveal what REALLY changes after marriage...(but some say life isn't as different as you may think)
- Men and women have taken to Reddit to reveal what life is like after marriage
- Some people said everything changes in the relationship including intimacy
- While others said the only real difference is having to wear a ring
It's been said relationships tend to go downhill after couples say 'I do,' but is marriage really a game changer as they say?
Married couples have taken to Reddit to reveal how much relationships actually change once they've tied the knot.
The forum asked: 'Married people, what's changed from when you were dating to now?'
Men and women opened up with a range of answers from the searingly honest: 'Dated for two years. Been married for four. Sex has changed, he doesn't have sex with me as much anymore. We don't go out much on dates. When we do, it's awkward as hell'.
While others were happy to admit a wedding ring had left them relishing time away from their other halves.
Is there a drastic change in relationships once couples have tied the knot? Reddit users admit major shifts while some said the only difference is wearing a ring
SheaRVA revealed the thing that changed most after marriage was herself
One user, SheRVA said the thing that changed most was herself.
She said: 'Me, mostly. I used to be really, really laid back and cared about very little. So I was pretty malleable in that department.
'Didn't much care what wall we painted what color, where we would go for dinner, what we would do that weekend.
'I've gotten more opinionated on those fronts. Less submissive, I guess, is the best word I can use for it. I'm more independent and have better resolve in regards to what I want.'
Men admitted the feeling of 'wanting to be with her all the time' changed, with some now longing for time alone
'Everything and nothing': Some people said it's a 'million little things' that become different
After one user said married life has left him wishing for more alone time, one man admitted he relishes when his wife is away.
Fatherping said: 'My feeling of wanting to be with her all the time to man I could use some alone time.'
The response said: 'I know what you mean. Wife told me she had a late meeting today at work. I acted bummed but secretly I was pumped.
'Guess who is going to drink a Dr Pepper, eat beef jerky and talk s**t to the cats while playing Battlefield 1?
'This f*****g guy.'
If marriage did change the relationship, some said it was 'in almost all ways for the better'
After dating for two years and being married for four, one user said intimacy changed and they don't go out on many dates
Atmywitsend24 added: 'Dated for two years. Been married for four.
'Sex has changed, he doesn't have sex with me as much anymore. We don't go out much on dates. When we do, its awkward as hell.'
Although some who have been married for years said marriage is not all that different. Many said the only real difference is regularly wearing a ring now or referring to his partner as his wife instead of his girlfriend.
Security: One spouse said marriage makes them feel 'more secure'
A comment by Eleazaras said: 'I have been married for 10 + years. Honestly the only thing that has really changed is that she has learned to cook a bit (I used to do all the cooking) and we both have gained about 10-20 lbs.'
Some admitted if marriage did change their relationship, it was in almost all ways 'for the better.'
'Dated for seven years married for just over six months. Not a great deal has changed but I do feel more secure now we are married...
'The feeling that somebody likes you enough to stand up and marry you is pretty cool.'
Nothing has changed: Many users said nothing major has changed beside a wedding band and having to say 'wife' instead of 'girlfriend'
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