How is married life different?

I can't tell you how many times in the last year I got asked this question...I really can't.  A crap load.

And it's not a bad thing by any means, but I never really knew what to respond with so I usually just said "it's great!"  Which is totally true don't get me wrong, but their is more to being married than being great.  Here's some things that I found on the Internet and totally agree with regarding married life.

1. You gain a little weight...this is true, but can be controlled.  Dieting before your wedding so you fit in your dress is what most engaged ladies do, so indulging after the big day is expected.  Understanding what your body needs for fuel is what you need to be aware of. 

2.  You lose touch with friends...also true again.  You may move away, or get a different job, or just be different!

3.  Your basement will stay full of boxes.  This one is sooooo true for me!  My basement is full of boxes, even though when we bought our house I was determined to have it all put away by Christmas of the same year...yep didn't happen and hasn't happened yet...and I.Don't.Care.

4.  You will do the laundry/dishes and your husband will fix stuff....welllll...this one is tricky!  You see, yes, Jason does do the fixing around the house, I do mow the lawn and rake leaves, plant the garden, and he does do the dishes, his work clothes laundry, I fold the laundry, and also do the dishes.  I would definitely have to say the dishes is the one we always like to give up to the other person...someday we will have a dishwasher!!

5.  Even though you have two paychecks, you will still feel like you are broke...but it doesn't matter, at least not to me.  Money is N.O.T.H.I.N.G. compared to what God has blessed me with, life, love and happiness. 

6.  Someday, sometime, you WILL go to bed mad even though you vowed not to-ever.  You can't always be hunky-dory all the time!  What fun would that be? :)

7.  Just because you now carry the title of "wife" does NOT mean you will carry on the role of Iron Chef.  Yep, I still burn my cookies, and sometimes I add to much salt or pepper, eh...who really cares?  It's still food!  :)

I love this list!  It sums up my whole first year of marriage perfectly, simply stating, everything won't be perfect after you are married, but having someone to go through life by your side sure makes it seem perfect.  :)