Engagement Anxiety Article... Interesting Read

Ksk2012

Not sure if anyone saw this article. I didn't even know the Hufington Post had a weddings page.. but here it is...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sheryl-paul/engagement-anxiety-disman_b_1064236.html

I have been there and had to really work through this stage when we initially were engaged - the first time in 2008....

MrsBoss2012

This is a really good article. I can relate too. I am guilty of sometimes looking at other's relationships and trying to compare it to what FI and I have or don't have. Or sometimes looking at society in general and saying we don't have it all. We may not have it all but this man is faithful to God, myself, hard working, devoted to his family, and more. And thats what will keep us together.

Looks and money fade away and get old in just 72 DAYS! OK I guess that was a mean Kardashian joke

nitaashanti78

I thought it was a great read.  I too am guilty of looking at other marriages/relationships and comparing it to my own.  FI and I already practice one of the things mentioned in the article, paying each other compliments and telling each other why we love the other.  It really feels good to do that daily and it helps me appreciate my relationshp even more.

TeamArrebato

This is a very helpful article. I have a problem focusing on the negatives. I don't think I do a whole lot of comparing to other couples, but I do compare to my pass boyfriends. I know I have a great guy and i'm very happy. But this article really brings us all back down to earth.Thanks for posting that.

teamUS2012

That really IS a good article. Thanks for sharing.

I have the worst anxiety ever.

Carla1019

Great article.

I knew my FI was for me because I am happiest with him than any other relationship from my past. What helps me not to compare us to others is that we never know what goes on behind closed doors.

I believe the #1 problem we face today that our grandparents didn't face is our lack of patience to stick it out. They had the same problems back then that we have today. But they never lost faith that it would get better.

Our marriage counselor said that there was a study with married couples that went through a "deal breaker". 90% of the couples that stayed together expressed they were happier than ever after 5 years. Many of us today refuse to go through the pain to get to the other side.

CaramelBride973

That was a really good article and I am guilty of this as well. It is something that is a work in progress for myself.

Ksk2012

I am glad everyone enjoyed it!! Great responses too!!