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Honeymoon Hangover

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

Definition: Your honeymoon is a transition time that does not reflect the reality of your day to day married life.

A "honeymoon hangover" is when you expect that your life together will be continual romantic dinners, dancing into the wee hours of the night, luxury all around you, lots of love making, and 100% attention from one another.

This type of life style can't continue for most couples because there are too many demands and distractions from real life.

Also Known As: Honeymoon blues, post wedding blues
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