[Skinwhite]

You know the other day I was chatting with a friend who is a newlywed. She was quite distraught and ready to leave her marriage of only 1 month, thinking she has made a huge mistake. In listening to her, I was trying to make her realize that these are typical first year woes. I don't think my experiences were enough to convince her, so I suggested support from the internet. To my surprise there was not anything on here about such a common problem.

Although there are categories that this could come under like marriage and relationships, I think it really deserves it's own and could possibly help many.
Possible to get a Newlywed category or Newlywed issues/woes, etc?

[CaptainForest]

Sounds like a good idea.

That is why I believe that a man and woman should live together first, before getting married. That way, you can see if you can actually live with this person before going all out and spending money on a wedding. But then, I’m sure there are plenty of people who will disagree with me on that.

[orange]

Actually I agree with you CaptainForest... from the female point of view, I think it's good to know how the guy lives, and how helpful he's going to be around the house, etc. My friend married this guy who is a total slob and doesn't help her with anything around the house, including their 2 young kids. He's "babysat" the kids a total of probably 2-3 times since they've been born, and the oldest is 3. She also saved herself for marriage, and I guess the sex with him is really... errumm... strange. Sometimes she's even afraid. She feels really trapped. So at the risk of offending people, I think it's also a good idea for the woman to sleep with the guy before she marries him too. Because you never really know what you're getting into otherwise...

Oh and since I just got married a couple of weeks ago, I think the Newlywed Subforum is a great idea, too!

[CaptainForest]

Originally Posted by orange

I think it's also a good idea for the woman to sleep with the guy before she marries him too. Because you never really know what you're getting into otherwise...

Ahh, yes. Sex before marriage. I like that idea

[fredg]

Hi,
This would fit quite nicely under the category of Relationships, without adding another category. Just a thought. For those clicking on "New Posts", it would be seen without any problem.

[orange]

Originally Posted by CaptainForest

Ahh, yes. Sex before marriage. I like that idea

LOLLL! I'm serious though! Even my adoptive mom thinks it's a good idea. That way you know for sure you're not marrying some freak!

[nwsflash]

Although there are categories that this could come under like marriage and relationships, I think it really deserves it's own and could possibly help many.
Possible to get a Newlywed category or Newlywed issues/woes, etc?

This would be a good idear to get a Newlywed section on this forum, mods admin what you guys think ???

Skinwhite, your correct, if you do a web search you can find loads of advice on how to split up and get over a relationships but there is next to nothing to help keep the relationship off the rocks I was shocked at this too and with this being a number1 forum, it would add to the vaule here.

I agree with Captain and Orange that it is good to spend some time living with one another before you tie the knot....I know some people will not agree with that due to there faith ect !!

[admin]

I think it is an important topic, but for now we'll let those questions be posted in Marriage.