Is it wedding jitters or wedding doubts?

Jitters are normal. Getting married is a huge change in anyone's life, one that is meant to be a permanent change. Jitters tend to be more about external factors - like: will I be able to juggle my job and married life, will his family like me, will we be able to pay for the wedding? Doubt is more about internal factors - like: do I really want to commit my life to this one person; can I see myself with him in 10 years, am I ready to settle down? 

If you have jitters, relax! Go get a massage, have a date with your fiancé, take a bath. Or talk it out with your fiancé or over lunch with a good friend. If you have doubts, then wait. There's no rush. The engagement period is meant to be a time when you more seriously consider what your life will be like married. Take that time to really think about it and to discuss any doubts with your fiancé - he may be feeling the same thing, too. Make sure you're both on the same page, and entering into the marriage with an equal amount of enthusiasm.

New husband equals a new Mother In-law. Lissa gives us tips on getting the most out of your new relationship.

You and your mother-in-law have one thing in common for sure - you both love your husband, her son. Think of your mother-in-law as a friend first. You already have a mother, and you might or might not want another one. All mother-in-laws are different. Appreciate yours for all of her good qualities. Don't have any expectations of her; let her be who she is. Spend some time getting to know each other, maybe take her out to lunch, or to a museum. This can be a wonderful relationship if you nurture it like any other relationship. The closer you feel to your mother-in-law, the more comfortable you will feel being honest with her if a conflict comes up.

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