Newlywed

[1] Researchers generally contend that "early in marriage, newly married couples are affectionate, very much in love, and relatively free of excessive conflict, a state that might be called 'blissful harmony'".

[5] Many newlyweds experience feelings of elation, an increase in self-esteem, and a more secure attachment style after the start of their marriage.

[7] Newlyweds may face significant stress as they work to integrate their individual lives into a newly combined social, financial, and legal status.

Research indicates that "interactions within households, as measured by years married, influence the rate of agreement between the partners", and therefore that "newlyweds are consistently less likely to agree on partisan choice than are older couples".

Older couples are sometimes more firmly established financially, but must address considerations such as estate planning (particularly where the spouses have children from previous relationships) and entitlement to government benefits like Medicaid and social security programs.