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Getting married is among the most important decisions a person can make. Consequences don’t last much longer than the rest of your life. That’s why it’s astonishing when people rush into marriage without giving it much thought.<\/p>\n

DumbLittleMan has compiled a list of important points to consider before getting married. For the guys out there, will she let you watch football?<\/p>\n

When single, I’d watch football games at bars every Saturday and Sunday (and sometimes Thursday). Once married, I toned it down to one day. This is a manageable change that I was willing to make. However, had my wife insisted that I give up all sports entirely, I would have resisted and eventually resented her. That resentment would have spread and ultimately influenced my overall attitude towards her.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The article also comments on the importance of money, sharing household chores, and creating a long term plan.<\/p>\n

Things to Consider Before Getting Married<\/a> [DumbLittleMan]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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