7 Ways to Maintain Your Independence in a Marriage

December 1st, 2011 - By LaShaun Williams

"girls night out"

Make GNO a priority.
Hanging with your girls not only allows you to take a mental break away from marriage and family life, but it also helps you maintain a sense of individuality. It’s a good time 100 percent on your terms and, every once in a while, it’s refreshing to function as a “me” instead of “us.” However, Girls Night Out shouldn’t come before tending to your home and man, but it should be something regularly scheduled—once or twice a month, perhaps. We have to nurture the worthwhile friendships that keep us sane.

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  • Sugar_Spice

    This is a good article!  I’ll admit that there are times when I know i’ve lost myself.  After working 10 hours, coming home to cook, & doing housework I am exhausted. Most women are nurturers by nature & take care of their family first but I know I need to put aside time for me so I don’t get overwhelmed.

  • Rastaman

    In my experience for this to work for women they would have to fight against their base instinct.  

    • Ms T

      If that is your experience, you obviously have only associated with base females.  Intelligent, independent women want to remain intelligent and independent after marriage and this article is an excellent starting point for those who’d like to do so.  We spend so much time caring for our spouse and children, that after a while we lose ourselves.  I’m posting this on my fridge…right before I start furnishing and decorating my woman cave :)

      • Sugar_Spice

        I LOVE THAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!