I frequently write about my relationship with my husband. I like to joke at his expense often. (Sorry honey) The truth is I know that I am no picnic. I am moody, cranky and many times I do not give him enough credit for all that he does around the house and with our daughter. I say to myself “Well, he knew what he was getting into when he married me.” Did he really though? You think that you are the same person that you were before you got married, but how true is that really?
Let’s compare…
Appearance
Dating: Bought a new outfit, shaved my legs, did my nails, makeup and curled my hair before every date. I continued to primp until he rang the doorbell.
Married: Get home from work and throw my bra on the floor. Wash all the makeup off my face, throw my hair in a bun and change into something more comfortable. “Hey, how many days have I worn these sweats on the floor?” They smell clean. I think these have one more day left in them.
Thoughtfulness
Dating: “Honey, can I get you a beer? Uh oh! I don’t have the beer that you like. I better go to the store. Let me chill this beer mug before I leave.”
Married: “You are closer to the kitchen than I am. Get your own beer.”
Bathroom habits
Dating: Excused myself to use the bathroom because I had to fart. Ran the water, flushed the toilet and sprayed air fresher to cover up the sound or any lingering smell.
Married: “The dog did it”
Conversation
Dating: “Oh my god, you are so funny” (Giggling and flipping my hair.)
Married: “I’m sorry hon, did you say something?”
Interests
Dating: “Oh Yeah, I love football. The Pats are my favorite.”
Married: “The games on? Uuugggh! I will be in the bedroom watching “Once Upon A Time”
Seduction
Dating: Gave him an erotic massage while wearing sexy lingerie.
Married: Unbutton the top button of my flannel pajamas and whisper “The baby’s asleep.”
30 comments
Haha! Such a good post and funny too. It’s true, I think we do act a little differently once we’re married. But I think it’s all worth it for the kind of closeness you get π
Lol! I like to tease him all the time, I thought I needed to make fun of myself a little too.
I tease mine too, but he teases me all the time as well!
This was so funny and SOOO true. A lot changes once we get married.
It certainly does. Lol!
Omg, so true and yes to all of the above, especially the bra coming off and the sweatpants going on!
Yeah, the bra practically comes off in my driveway. Lol!
LOL! So hilarious and true.
Thank you. My husband did get a kick out of that one.
That was a funny share lol, have a great weekend.
You too Mari and thank you.
how true it is!!
Too true. Lol
Hilarious ! Specially coz it’s all true
Thank you!
LOVE this, because it’s so very true. Sometimes I miss the romance of dating, especially in our case because our “getting to know you phase” was very quick before we just got… serious. Sometimes I find myself wishing that the “new” phase had lasted a little longer. But at the same time I wouldn’t trade what we have now for anything, so it all works out. Nice to “meet” you… your blog’s concept seems in line with mine, so I think I’ve found a friend. π
My husband and I also took the fast track relationship wise. We do still have our romance. It is just very different.
LOL! I love the differences. For me… I think the real difference came with kids. I like to think I try- but that sometimes means getting dressed moments before my hubby comes home from work!
lol I can relate to all of these especially the appearance. I think ones the kids get old it will be easier.
Well I have to share this one w/hubby. It’s funny how you think things will neeeeeever change, and then they do so fast. π
YES! I don’t even have a dog to blame for my farts.
What you said is so true!!
That is me! I can’t wait to throw my hair in a pony and throw on my comfy clothes!
Really I Lol on this. This is now me. It’s so funny
These are some very funny truths. So many thing change from when your dating to getting married.
theses are great and oh so true. we are on our best behavior when dating.
Glad you added thoughfullness-it really does (or should) improve!
Ha, this post is hysterical! And all too true!
funny! So true! So many things change when you get married. π
This is so funny and yet so true. It does change over time and couples must find new ways to keep their relationship fresh. π