{"id":79533,"date":"2021-01-25T11:17:18","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T16:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=79533"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:08:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:08:01","slug":"relationship-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/relationship-changes","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Your Relationship Changes when You Get Engaged"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you first get engaged there is a flurry of activity, from congratulations flooding in on social media, to family celebrations and of course, actually planning the wedding. But when all that fades, there you are\u2026 an engaged couple. You may be firmly planted in the camp of \u2018so what? Nothing is going to change\u2019 however, there are a few relationship changes that do happen when you upgrade your title to fianc\u00e9.<\/p>

Your Arguments<\/h2>

Some couples will find that their arguments become more weighted. You\u2019ve agreed to spend your life with this person \u2013 what if you aren\u2019t compatible? It\u2019s no longer just about personality, you need to make sure your financial values, family values and life paths are compatible as well. On the other hand, some couples find that getting engaged completely negated their arguments. The engagement was a constant reminder of their partner\u2019s commitment to being teammates forever.<\/p>

People See Your Relationship Differently<\/h2>

As old-fashioned as it is \u2013 when you get engaged, your relationship somehow becomes more valid to society at large. While your close family and friends know how well suited you are for each other and are intimate with your relationship, getting engaged signals to the rest of the world how serious you are.<\/p>

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Everyone Wants to Have a Say<\/h2>

While you may be aware that everyone has an opinion\u2026 it\u2019s never quite as obvious until after you get engaged. Once you\u2019re engaged, family and friends will come out of the woodwork to offer advice. They will tell you when to get married; when to have kids; where to buy your dress\u2026 and the list goes on. While mostly well intentioned, this will be a perfect opportunity for you to practice setting boundaries as a couple.<\/p>

Things Get Better Than You Ever Thought Possible<\/h2>

You may find that once you get engaged, your relationship becomes much deeper and more fulfilling than you ever thought possible. Actually sitting down and planning your life with someone can be incredibly fun and rewarding as you realize that you have a teammate for life. Enjoy your engagement as much as possible.<\/p>

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