An old saying says, “Men marry hoping their wives will never change, and women marry hoping their husbands will. Both are often very disappointed.”
In this Quora thread, some married men answered the question, ‘If they had any regrets after marriage,’ and they most certainly did. The majority claimed that they “lost the spark” they once had.
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But people don’t change after marriage, you only get to see their true selves
One person said: “Most regret comes from expectations that were not expressed before marriage.”
You truly know your partner when you see them face life’s challenges and go through those challenges with them. The thing is, you didn’t really know your partner fully before marriage.
Marriage is not a walk in the park…
Matter of fact, it’s a whole new journey that comes with a huge responsibility that should be divided among the partners. Married couples sometimes forget to make enough time to spend together when they have lots of responsibilities, especially with kids around.
There are a few factors that drive men to regret committing
A detailed answer was presented by Lana Gorokhaf shedding light on why some married people regret that decision. Where she pointed out that some people think that marriage is the end of the road and often stop putting effort into the relationship. She described marriage as “an intensive, hands-on, daily commitment.”
Some were forced into the marriage and couldn’t escape!
A man confessed that the way he got married didn’t help him make a proper decision if his wife was compatible with him, saying that they tried changing themselves for each other, but that didn’t work out.
He said: “We tried to change for each other, but it felt like suffocating trying to be someone we are not. This caused frustration and stress in our life. Everyday we were unhappy.”
Others were just blinded by love
One man left a piece of advice out of his very own experience: “If there are red flags, investigate! I did not do so in my case because I thought love triumphs all.”
He also expressed how much he regretted not listening to his friends and family who warned him, telling readers not to make the same mistake.
Don’t forget to reach a financial agreement, or else…
Someone even put a spotlight on the financial aspect, saying, “Money can be a major source of stress in a marriage. If one partner is not good with finances or spends too much, it can cause a lot of tension and even resentment.”
Some men cherish their freedom
Another man added his personal experience, saying: “Before getting married, you are usually free to make what ever you want to do without checking with any one. That changes after marriage because usually you need to at least make sure your wife knows were you are.”
But not all married men view their commitment as a burden!
A man who’s been happily married for over 52 years said: “My wife has made my life so much better than I could have ever imagined. I am so much happier and content than I could have ever had hoped for.”
Marriage is a two-sided effort. If maintained long enough, the relationship is more likely to last longer.
