Is the 1st year of marriage really the worst???

My family!!! - This picture is of my husband and I and our two boys!!!!
United States
July 21, 2008 8:21am CST
My husband and I have been together for six and a half years. We have only been married for one. We have two boys, one that is four and one that is six months. This past year has been so hard and both of us are about ready to call it quits. So I am here to ask all of you what to do??? Is the first year really the hardest? Will it get any easier?
3 responses
@karagala (447)
• Philippines
21 Jul 08
Most people say it's the first 7 years. Don't quit. Keep the communication open. Talk it out. Do an open forum.
@shooie (4984)
• United States
21 Jul 08
whew I have never in my life heard 7 years. Maybe is that way in your country but here in the States have heard the first 2 years
• Philippines
21 Jul 08
The start may seem rough only because that's when you start adjusting to each other's individual lifestyle. It may or may not get easier along the way. But the important thing is to let your love be stronger than your differences.
@shooie (4984)
• United States
21 Jul 08
I was told the first couple of years were the toughest. I didn't think either of them were. My husband and I have been married 9 years this August and well really haven't had a hard year yet. It's what you make it. We don't argue and if for some reason we get upset with each other we walk away until we can talk about it. They say the first year or two is the toughest because you have to get to know each other but you guys been together 6 years so that isn't the case with you. But yes marriage is a lil different a bigger commitment. Just remember open communications gets you over most of the hurdles.