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Marriage changes a lot of things, including friendship. We've talked about how marriage can affect the relationship between you and your single friends, but on the other hand, marriage can also help you make new friends - new couple friends to be exact. Let us share with you a few tips to enhance your social life as married couple.
Make time to socialize
Going out and socializing with other people is not a sin. Don't burden yourself with obligations and responsibilities. Spare some hours to put yourself out there and try to meet new people. Do it with your spouse, so that he also gets the time to socialize.
Meet new people with the same interest and lifestyle
It's easier to connect with new people if they have the same interest as we are, or are going through the same phase in life as you are. Join communities that interest you to meet new people, be a part of something. If you are a couple blessed with children, you might want to try setting play-dates so that when your children play, you can hang out with their friends' parents too.
Embrace surprises.
Don't set the limit to befriending people, or put people in stereotype boxes. Just because you've got children, doesn't mean that you can't hang out with newlyweds anymore. The old couple next door might not be as grumpy as you thought after you've met them. Don't be too quick to judge, you might find someone who will get along with you!
It's okay if you don't like his friends.
There is nothing wrong with you if you don't like his friends. It's okay. There are people who are meant to be friends and there are those who are not. Don't force yourself to hang out with someone when all you want to do is avoid them. But be courteous. If his friends make him happy, the least you can do is try to share in the fun once in a while.
You can always find new friends anywhere else.
Once you're married, your husband will be your best friend. To put yourself out there for new friends to find might force you to work on your lost social skills. Some of us don't realize that we have lost it and we're suddenly not as interesting as we used to me. But fear not, you can still work on it. Ask your husband's opinion and work up the courage to get yourself out there.
