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Wedding Stress

Wedding Stress: the pressure of the occasion, for some, can become a huge problem, particularly if the bride and/or groom fails to recognize the symptoms. Everyone experiences varying degrees of stress, but how they deal with it is most important.

Symptoms: look out for


- broken, restless sleep, or not able to sleep
- tiredness, lethargic
- irritability, short tempered, loosing ones normal logic
- headaches
- upset stomach, diarrhea
- lack of spontaneity
- loss of appetite or comfort eating
- aching joints or muscles, tension
- loss of concentration
- higher than normal consumption of alcohol
- smoking more
- hair loss, poor complexion

Coping with stress:


- factor into your timetable time out for yourselves, e.g. a romantic meal, a picnic, a night or weekend away
- if possible, identify the issue(s) causing you stress
- do not be afraid to talk about what is bothering you, carefully explaining why the issue is so important to you
- exercise, either together or individually
- speak to your doctor
- telephone a help line
- attend marriage guidance counseling
- speak to your priest, minister, rabbi, etc.
- be kind to yourself, eat healthily, book a beauty session or spa treatment
- do not be afraid to ask for help, delegate some of the wedding tasks

Common causes of wedding stress:


- a case of “cold feet”, or realizing your intended is not the one for you
- financial worry, the wedding budget spiraling out of control
- ongoing arguments, e.g. not reaching agreement on the wedding guest list
- blatant disapproval by ones family of your future spouse
- your dream wedding not materializing, loss of control of decision making, the bride and/or grooms requests ignored, a feeling of helplessness
- uncooperative wedding attendants, a bridesmaid sabotaging your wedding
- double booking buy the vendor of the wedding reception
- serious illness of a close family member

My thoughts:


- there are a lot of people who are in love with the idea of being in love and married, but not really in love with the person they are marrying!
- when people see their friends getting married they panic, brides in particular, and rush into marriage
- being single is not a curse
- it is no longer taboo to have children outside of wedlock; falling pregnant is not a reason to marry
- considering today’s divorce statistics marriage should not be rushed into

Having said all of that I hope you and your partner have a long and happy marriage.

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