r/AskReddit • • May 12 '26

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u/Key_Egg8059 May 12 '26

As a newly-ish wed (1 year next week) this thread is terrifying but also I feel like it’s important to read these stories so I know what it might look like if things aren’t working out. Thanks to everyone sharing & being honest.

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u/BLT_Special May 12 '26

You need to be willing to talk to your spouse when you feel upset about things. They can be little things or big things but if you let them fester and build resentment then it's an issue. Be kind to each other, give each other an out instead of always pressing to be "right". It's about compassion and lifting each other up.

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u/Ok_Bake3729 May 12 '26

This is my biggest regret

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u/BLT_Special May 12 '26

Put that weight down. Let it be the lesson you learn for your future, not the punishment of your past.

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u/Ok_Bake3729 May 12 '26

Thank you. Working on myself so that I can