Marriage changes everything. Before the wedding, every conversation feels exciting. Every meeting feels special. Every future plan feels full of possibility. Then real life begins. Family expectations, responsibilities, routines, and endless opinions slowly enter the picture. What many couples don't realize is that their biggest challenge may not be each other at all. It may be the lack of space to grow together.
Relationship experts believe the first five years of marriage lay the foundation for everything that follows. And what happens during those years can determine whether a couple becomes stronger or slowly drifts apart.
