Do You Have the Post-wedding Blues?

The engagement... the planning... and finally the big day you've been waiting for since you were a little kid. How could you not get swept up in all that excitement? But once "the best day of your life" has come and gone, it's not unusual to feel like your regular routine just isn't enough. If you've been feeling down since your nuptials, how can you tell if it's normal nostalgia or full-on post-wedding blues? Take this quiz to set the record straight.


By Gail Saltz, MD

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  1. Have you had an overall feeling of emptiness since the big day?
    • No, I'm still on cloud nine.
    • No, but I definitely wish I was still on my honeymoon.
    • Sometimes I get sad when I think about the fact that it's over.
    • Yes, I often feel like I have nothing left to look forward to.
  1. Have you had any trouble getting back to reality?
    • Yes, I'm having trouble getting everyday things (like laundry and errands) done; they all seem really pointless.
    • Only if you count being late to work to spend a few extra minutes cuddling!
    • Not at all. Believe it or not, I'm actually relieved to jump back into projects at work.
    • Every now and then I just can't motivate myself to get to the gym like I used to -- and I don't feel very social either.
  1. Your relationship since your wedding...
    • Has been a little rocky; I'm just not as into it, I guess.
    • Has taken a nosedive. I'm really worried about our future.
    • Is better than ever. We're in our own little world, and we love it.
    • Is the same as it's always been -- which is to say pretty darn good.

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