What is marriage, really
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My wife has said that about me. And, I even thought this, today.
A commitment, a partnership.
Doesn't everyone's wife tie their shoes for them?
Gerog:
At times people ask the Mrs. and I how we managed to stay together for so long (we always try to show our love [flowers, cards, presents and surprises], like making dates...ect), to keep the 'flame burning' (the Mrs. and my 31th Anniversary was this year).
We always answer them with that we are committed to marriage & each other' (until 'the wheels fall off'), and used to and accept each others quirks and idiosyncrasies (what makes you..'you'), for example...I like eating ice cream in bed and she won't drink anything with ice (cubed or crushed...funny uh?).
My marriage tips for our younger members...
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1. Establish some mutual ground rules and be totally committed to each other (this is very important if marriage and kids are in the cards at a later date).
2. Redecorate together...because everyone has their likes & dislikes and decor style.
3. Divide the housework, yardwork and cooking (50/50), and try to do it together.
4. Tackle your finances together.
5. Get out of the house (don't succumb to 'cabin fever'), and explore your environment together.
6. Maintain your privacy (zones of 'space'...like his & hers bathroom), with both of your own 'me-time'.
7. Never argue in bed (or in public), or go to bed upset/mad with each other.
8. Spend some time apart with your own set of friends (such as having some 'brewskis' with the boys).
"Marriage is surely the most beautiful act that two people in love can commit too". CBJ
At times people ask the Mrs. and I how we managed to stay together for so long (we always try to show our love [flowers, cards, presents and surprises], like making dates...ect), to keep the 'flame burning' (the Mrs. and my 31th Anniversary was this year).
We always answer them with that we are committed to marriage & each other' (until 'the wheels fall off'), and used to and accept each others quirks and idiosyncrasies (what makes you..'you'), for example...I like eating ice cream in bed and she won't drink anything with ice (cubed or crushed...funny uh?).
My marriage tips for our younger members...
1. Establish some mutual ground rules and be totally committed to each other (this is very important if marriage and kids are in the cards at a later date).
2. Redecorate together...because everyone has their likes & dislikes and decor style.
3. Divide the housework, yardwork and cooking (50/50), and try to do it together.
4. Tackle your finances together.
5. Get out of the house (don't succumb to 'cabin fever'), and explore your environment together.
6. Maintain your privacy (zones of 'space'...like his & hers bathroom), with both of your own 'me-time'.
7. Never argue in bed (or in public), or go to bed upset/mad with each other.
8. Spend some time apart with your own set of friends (such as having some 'brewskis' with the boys).
After struggling through a horrible first marriage.
I have true love and my soul mate. We will celebrating of 10th Anniversary next month.
I have true love and my soul mate. We will celebrating of 10th Anniversary next month.
31 years, bravo!Gerog:
At times people ask the Mrs. and I how we managed to stay together for so long (we always try to show our love [flowers, cards, presents and surprises], like making dates...ect), to keep the 'flame burning' (the Mrs. and my 31th Anniversary was this year).
We always answer them with that we are committed to marriage & each other' (until 'the wheels fall off'), and used to and accept each others quirks and idiosyncrasies (what makes you..'you'), for example...I like eating ice cream in bed and she won't drink anything with ice (cubed or crushed...funny uh?).
My marriage tips for our younger members...;
1. Establish some mutual ground rules and be totally committed to each other (this is very important if marriage and kids are in the cards at a later date).
2. Redecorate together...because everyone has their likes & dislikes and decor style.
3. Divide the housework, yardwork and cooking (50/50), and try to do it together.
4. Tackle your finances together.
5. Get out of the house (don't succumb to 'cabin fever'), and explore your environment together.
6. Maintain your privacy (zones of 'space'...like his & hers bathroom), with both of your own 'me-time'.
7. Never argue in bed (or in public), or go to bed upset/mad with each other.
8. Spend some time apart with your own set of friends (such as having some 'brewskis' with the boys).
"Marriage is surely the most beautiful act that two people in love can commit too". CBJ
Perhaps she needs to help you decide what to post too...you simply insult yourself with this
No idea and no intention of finding out.
Or, perhaps, he just has a good sense of humor.
Inconceivable. There is no sarcasm in the inter web.
Everything she likes become everything you likes. Everything you likes become irrelevant. 
"I do not think that word means what you think it means."
Not sure how serious this post was meant to be but I'll comment anyway with my personal and honest opinion.
Marriage is a journey. The intent and design of which, has little to do with happiness. It is a journey designed to change people into something they couldn't otherwise become.
The commitment itself is the point, not the happiness that can eventually come from the relationship. Though the happiness can be incredible if arrived at sincerely.
Marriage is a journey. The intent and design of which, has little to do with happiness. It is a journey designed to change people into something they couldn't otherwise become.
The commitment itself is the point, not the happiness that can eventually come from the relationship. Though the happiness can be incredible if arrived at sincerely.
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Heath, it was not meant seriously at all. I strive for humor whenever possible.
My bad. Should've known better on a Friday.
Marriage is a chance for two committed people to work together on problems they never had before they were together.
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