Runaway Brides -- Research Says that Over 40% of Brides Have Wedding Anxiety

wedding Anxiety is really about the psychological process of leaving your old life and beginning a new life,with different rules, responsibilities and duties

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 3, 2005 -- Marriage has a dirty little secret, many brides as they walk down the aisle are really scared - Research indicates that over 40% of brides to be have wedding anxiety and. "It's not uncommon for brides to experience a wide range of emotions, from happiness, anxiety, fear, stress and even panic as the big day draws near," According to Los Angeles trauma psychologist, Robert R. Butterworth, Ph.D. who says that the realization that you are about to enter into a legally binding commitment with one man for the rest of your life really does not sink in until days after you say, 'yes' to the marriage proposal, but it usually hits hard between the time of the wedding planning process and the wedding itself. "It's not all happiness for brides on that big day."

Butterworth says that, wedding Anxiety is really about the psychological process of leaving your old life and beginning a new life,with different rules, responsibilities and duties. The woman is forced to confront how she will change as a result of this new union and thinking about the ramifications of this change...Many brides begin to panic.

Marriage anxiety symptoms can include:

- Anxiety over fear of commitment.

- Conflict with family members bride or groom.

- Confusion about identity after marriage.

- Sadness over leaving being single.

- Doubts over groom.

- Feelings for old boyfriends or other men.

- Conflict over nature and size of wedding.

- Religious conflicts.

Psychologist and media commentator, Robert R. Butterworth, Ph.D., has assisted radio, TV, and print media since 1984 find answers and provide insight to enhance understanding of psychological issues on a variety of topics. Dr. Butterworth has conducted extensive surveys focused on children and youth, social, political and trauma issues. His comments, observations and op-ed articles have appeared in most of the major newspapers in the United States and worldwide. He is seen quite often on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX and CNN network news especially during monumental events such as violence, disasters and youth tragedies and psychological reactions to breaking news and human event stories.

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