5 Major Differences Between Marriage in Your 20s vs. Your 30s

It's no surprise that youth equals adventure and spontaneity. This doesn't change when you're first married. You don't have too many responsibilities yet so you're totally up for things like going to dinner, hitting up a weeknight concert, or blowing your money on a plane ticket for a weekend getaway . . . just because you can.

You're more settled in your career and marriage in your 30s, and you might not go out as much. If you don't have kids yet, you might be thinking about having them, as well as getting a house, maybe another car, or just nicer things for yourself. Instead of spending all your money on fun nights out with your partner, you both would rather stay in and watch Netflix together (and try to stay up past 9 p.m.).

Newlyweds in their 20s are much more likely to rendezvous between the sheets on, say, a Wednesday night or Saturday morning. Enjoy it while you can! Experiment while you still have the energy.

Once you've been married a while, the romance can be found on the couch, under a blanket, and with a stash of snacks nearby. You'll settle in for a good Netflix show and ice cream, because it's so relaxing and comforting, and there's no need to impress anymore.

Early in a marriage, both spouses are still usually up for a late night. Your energy is pulsing through your veins. Dancing? Sure. Concert? Absolutely. Soak it up now.

After being married a few years and finally figuring out how your partner operates, the communication improves. You learn which battles to choose and which to ignore. And if you have kids, you'll have to become a team to conquer your new little soldiers.