can you give me some suggestions

@jimmysun (401)
China
January 8, 2009 6:54pm CST
I just got married a few month ago,but I still think to be single is better than to be married, coz we always quarrel with each other for those trivial things. I don't know why so different with Pre-Nups,we were so happy then and never quarrelled with each other. I also try to avoid fighting,but in vein. Maybe my wife is doted on grow up since childhood, she always follows her own way to do no matter what is right or wrong,when I told her not to do this or that, it seems like inoperative and at this time an idea will come to her mind that I wont love her,and then a quarrel will come. In truth,I really love my wife and dont want to lose her...Could you give me suggestions...
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6 responses
• United States
9 Jan 09
Well, to begin with, the first year of marriage is often the hardest, because both people have to adjust to living with each other (assuming they haven't before this time), and being married brings more shared responsibility than people who are simply dating - household chores, bills, rent or mortgage. You have to learn to make decisions together, rather than alone, which many times means both must compromise. As far as your wife wanting to do things her way...well, that's normal. And in general, it's not good to simply tell her, "No, I don't want you doing that," because she may perceive that as you trying to boss her, when in reality you need to be functioning as equals to the greatest extent possible. Rather than tell her not to do something, tell her why you think it's a bad idea. Then listen to her side, why she thinks it's a good idea. You two will understand each other better and may be able to come to a compromise without having a big fight. Good luck!
@jimmysun (401)
• China
9 Jan 09
thank you so much for yr suggestions and I will try...but my wife she's a touchy person and always I just keep silence not argue with her...and also she a shopaholic, she always buy a lot of things that use only once...and for that I can not say anything but prize her coz she will be angry...
• Philippines
31 Mar 09
i think, you both didnt marry each other.. you married the idea or thought of getting married and being together. you really didnt weigh things before jumping into another stage of your relationship.. sometimes, we need to be in the actual situation before knowing what wrong.. but since youre married already, let me share some lessons i've learned.. talk to you partner. have an open communication. dont be afraid to hurt each other by saying the truth about the bad things or attitudes you both discovered about your spouse. but talk nicely. avoid shouting and settle things immediately before going to bed. actually, it is best to open a topic when you're both lying on the bed. if an attitude cannot be changed, learn to accept and live with it.. adjustment is vital in a marriage life. be honest and respect each other. don't decide on things alone. being the man in the house doesnt mean you solely decide on things that involves money and the wife doesnt have to worry household matters alone.. nothing is learned and accepted in just one day.. everyday is a learning experience for all of us.. just keep the good things and forget the bad ones.. dont keep on talking about bad things that happened in the past.. look on your future on a positive way.. LOVE, RESPECT, HONESTY, and COMMUNICATION are important in keeping a smooth sailing relationship.
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• Germany
30 May 09
The only way out: tolerance and some liberty for each other. Love doesn't mean to own somebody. Each of the partners will need his/her personal chances and occasions to develop his/her soul. It is nice to have missions together such as children, hobbies, business. But it is refreshing each one to have a separate section of his/her own.
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
30 May 09
I think it's quite common for most new couples. Since it really takes time to adjust to each other. Both of you are grown up in different families, so you can't be the same. You need to know how to get on well with your spouse. I think everybody thinks he/she is correct. Perhaps this is why it will lead to the quarrel. I have to say that just think about another one more than yourself, and you will know you may not be right all the time. I love China
@haiershen (1080)
• China
2 Jun 09
hi,jimmysun, don't worry! i think have a own family is better than single,at least,when you feel loneliness, you have a listener to talking something,when you feel happniess, you have a person to share, every family will quarrel,this is a way for communication,i have a idea, i don't know is it good for you,pls fix fifteen minutes for quarrel every day,during that time, you can tell each other your problem,etc. after this time, no quarrel in the family.
• Philippines
17 Jun 09
Marriage is a mix of everything. For it to work you should trust, love and always communicate. You must compromise and accept that you married a person not a goddess whose perfect in everything. The first few years of marriage is the hardest part because it is the time when you are both adjusting with each other, know a bit more about the persons you've married and even know some new things and attitued that you never saw when you we're still in courting her or still in relationship. After the adjustment period and you already had your child, your priorities might change. Might not even fight for anything because you'll think of the childs welfare first before anything else.