Your Network Hates 'Em
In the early stages of a relationship, it's often an "us against the world" mentality, where it doesn't really matter if your friends and family don't totally approve of your relationship, Bennett said. "However, when you get married, things get a lot more serious, and unless you are independently wealthy, you'll likely need the support of your closest friends and family, especially if you plan on having kids," he said. Plus, just think of how awkward those family and friend get-togethers will be, too.
