Do We All Become Like That?

We used to be so lovable, easy-going, happy and positive. Do all these traits disappear the moment we walk to the altar, followed by a bun in the oven?

We become no longer the lovable, positive and happy selves we once were. Most of us become long-winded, naggy, negative and jaded. Or at least that is the impression I get from the women around me.

It does make me wonder at times, "Is it really that hard to be happy? Does life stop bringing you happiness the moment you are married or have kids?" There are only those few out there who make me feel that they could never be happier - being married to their loved ones and having adorable kids of their own. Majority seems to move in the opposite direction.

I have been trying to figure this out. Has the change something to do with a person's character or external forces? Does this only happen to people who are negative, unhappy and discontented always? Or does this happen to everyone because that new phase in your life is really nothing worth getting excited over or happy about?

I have no answers. Maybe I would have one when I finally reach that stage in my life. Then, I would have a better idea and possibly a conclusion. But before then, I choose to dream and believe mine would be different. An exception.