Life After Marriage

Life Changes After You Say Your Vows

We pretend it doesn't, but it really does. And it's not a bad thing - but just a part of life.

My husband and I have shared many wonderful things, throughout the course of our marriage. And if you asked us a short time after we did it, we probably both would have answered,

"No, everything's pretty much the same!"

But that's not entirely true

Some things will change. Once you've become comfortable, you naturally drop your guard. Then you begin noticing things; Like used Q-tips on the bathroom sink (which makes absolutely no sense, when the trash can is right there!). And that make you never get around to those midnight walks on the beach. Some times you just really want your spouse to just go away...for like, an hour, so you can watch Grey's Anatomy in peace.

It's all natural, and there's nothing wrong with it.

With that level of comfort and realization, you can find a sliver lining. You're learning more about your partner, and yourself. And still finding ways to connect, and be your own person, at the same time.

But if you think being married is all about romantic candlelit dinners every night, a spouse who never has a bodily function, and remaining in complete agreeance on every subject (never fighting); sorry to burst your bubble, but that's just not it how it works.

Husband's are gross. And slobs. And they will argue with you over stupid things. You aren't going to be drowning in Romance. And even if you did spend every waking moment together, either one or the both of you will want to scream. 

But your marriage will survive!

And it can be made to be stronger - just remember that reality isn't a Disney movie, and sometimes - marriage is hard. And annoying. And totally worth it.

I recently wrote a post on 5 Changes You'll Experience After Marriage, that goes a little more in depth on this topic, but before I send you to read that - just remember this: The Hollywood Love Story always ends once the credits roll. Your own love story is a thousand times better. You get the real thing. And as disappointing/irritating/suffocating married life can be sometimes... the reality is so much better than what the Big Screen will show you.

What's something you discovered about marriage that you didn't expect?