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by maccard 3340 days ago
Sorry if this is over personal, but how does getting married change things? Were there more changes than marriage at the same time? I'm not married, but have been living with my partner for 3 years, together for 8 and am about to buy a house with them, so I'm wondering what I've got ahead of me!
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I think it's a personal commitment thing. For example, after being married, I'd like to commit to having dinner with her all (or almost all) days of the week, whereas before, I was pretty ok with staying later at work and grab a bite with coworkers; that sort of thing. I absolutely make it a point to avoid staying late at work unless absolutely necessary.
If you're already living together; it doesn't change much of anything.

Except if it doesn't work out she gets a lot of your shit.

Marriage was a walk in the park; but kids was where it started to get difficult.