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January 8, 10:49PM NDCers who've been married--what steps do you recommend someone taking before getting hitched? What do you wish you would've known/done before getting married? CAN RELATE (0) CAN'T RELATE (1) FLAG FOR ABUSE

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I wish I'd have taken everything way slower and known for sure. Just rember those lines 'for better or worse.' The dynamic of your relationship will change.

Gi commented on Jan 8 13 at 10:59 pm FLAG FOR ABUSE

put a gun to your mouth and pull the trigger...ugh, bad joke. Go to counseling and learn how to communicate real issues, now. seriously.

kil commented on Jan 8 13 at 11:41 pm FLAG FOR ABUSE

don't rush into it. and be ok with walking away if you feel things aren't right. if i had, i might not have had to get divorced.

hm commented on Jan 9 13 at 12:09 am FLAG FOR ABUSE

kil was right. Communication. It's the basis of it all. It has to go both ways too.

pop commented on Jan 9 13 at 12:17 am FLAG FOR ABUSE

Make sure you are on the same page with the big things like kids and money. Definately make sure you communicate well. Don't be afraid or ashamed to go to counseling. Don't rush, make sure you both have accomplished what you want out of being single. Good luck.

720 commented on Jan 9 13 at 12:25 am FLAG FOR ABUSE

better to be together at least 2 years, by then the honeymoon phase should have mostly passed and you know how you still feel about eachother

ww commented on Jan 9 13 at 1:08 am FLAG FOR ABUSE

I've never been married, but my mom has always been adamant that a couple should live together for awhile before tying the knot. That way you know exactly what you're getting into. And, as everyone else has said, take it slow. Make sure the lines of communication are open and be honest with each other and yourselves.

me commented on Jan 9 13 at 1:46 am FLAG FOR ABUSE

1. Meet extended family (your children will share genes with them). 2. Know about debt. 3. LOVE. ATTRACTION. RESPECT. SHARED SENSE OF HUMOR. 4. Make sure you know how to fight. Communicate.

hh commented on Jan 9 13 at 11:16 am FLAG FOR ABUSE

Don't think that things will change just because you get married. If you have a problem with something, make sure it's settled before you get married ( ex. wanting them to quit/slow down drinking, smoking, going out every night, etc...)

mw commented on Jan 12 13 at 8:58 pm FLAG FOR ABUSE

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