After-Effects Of Marriage On Men

Marriage is always a life-changing decision. Men complain about how a woman changes after marriage. They become more nagging, short-tempered and less attractive. But we should not take a one-sided view. Men also change after marriage.

Although most people might say men just become hen-pecked, there will actually be a few positive changes. And the reason for these changes will be the new missus. So let us take a look at the after-effects of marriage on men.

Earn More
Men show a tendency to be more focused about their careers after marriage. They become more dependable and driven. Then are not reckless about taking financial risks and make calculated investments. They have a clear cut idea about the future, so they settle down and start making the big bucks to pay for the new car, house and college fund.

Well-Groomed
Men inevitably become better groomed after marriage. Gone are the patched shirts, scruffy jeans, shaggy hair and unkempt beard. Their wives will take a personal interest in their wardrobe. The days of wearing the same tee-shirt for days on end are over. All his clothes will be washed, dried and ironed, without a crease or crumple.

Weigh More
Gone are the days when you could list your shirt and see your toes. The six-pack you took years to perfect will be gone in a couple of weeks. You used to be able to control your weight even when all you used to eat was beer and pizza. But now that your wife started feeding you proper meals, you pack on the weight. Maybe this has something to do with the ebbing away of the desire to look your best. Why bother when she is supposed to love you unconditionally?

Sociable
Men become more open to social interaction after marriage. They come out of the bubble they lived in during their bachelor days. They expand their friend circle beyond a couple of bros from college. They will also acquire a social polish and ease which they lacked before marriage.

Responsible
Marriage changes men. There is a potential inside every men which usually comes out to be utilized only when he marries. They mature into men they would not otherwise become if they had lived only for themselves for the rest of their lives. Marriage helps men reconsider and prioritise the things they consider in life.

Better Health
The wife takes the role of caregiver and nurse. She makes doctors appointments behind her husband's back. She nurses him when he catches a chill and fusses over him when his temperature rises even slightly. She forces him to exercise and eat healthy. The nagging wife is the reason most men are leading a healthier lifestyle at 40 than at 20.