The picture above is what you may see walking into my apartment. Its the typical wedding day picture {aside from my hysterical laughter at our cake}. We are happy, near oblivious at what we just got ourselves into, and to be honest, I barely remember this moment. What do they call it? The wedding day fog? Yep, I had that. I mean, I remember most of the day, but cutting the cake, nope. Tasting the cake, yes. It was good!
I wanted to start this series because I think there are so many myths out there about marriage. I want to debunk these myths as well as give some helpful advice. I really feel passionate about marriage and family, so I am excited to be sharing this with you all.
Today's topic is one I'd like to call: 'Til Death Do Us Part If I Don't Kill You First. Just kidding.
Today I want to talk about Living Together. Its a wonderful part of marriage, but I wouldn't say its the easiest. We decided to move in together after we were married. We have a number of reasons why we chose to go that route, but I have to say its one of the decisions I am thankful we made. After you get married, its an adjustment. Suddenly, you are thinking and caring for someone than yourself. There's dishes, laundry, bills, not to mention the sudden onset of "everything you do annoys me". The truth is, I love having someone to come home to. When I am down or need to talk, I have someone there. It has its challenges, but to me, its one of the things that constantly has to be worked on, modified, and appreciated. There are couples who are separated from their significant others for long periods of time, but I am grateful that I get to see my husband everyday. Here are some tips post-marital/pre-move in:
1. Don't try and change your spouse or how they live. It won't work.
2. Hug and kiss when you get home.
3. Make time to talk everyday, or if its just been one of those days, just ask for a hug and some time apart. It does wonders.
4. Don't let laundry or dishes pile up and then blame each other for whose fault it is that they are still there. You both live there, you should both clean up.
5. Take the time to enjoy dinner together at home, or make time to go out and enjoy things together.
Well, that is all for you folks! Now go out there and find you a man to marry so you can be the best dern wife this side of the Mississippi. Or that side. Whichever you prefer.