What I have learned in 5 months of marriage

This is a list of things that I never expected in marriage.  Maybe you have or have not experienced some of these things but from my experience this is it!

1.  My husband doesn't like to talk when he is upset.  He would rather be by himself and just get over it in his mind.  This use to drive me crazy but I have since learned that some time to yourself can ease over many conflicts.

2. Coupons are great! Before moving into a real place (not student housing) I had never received a full newspaper of coupons.  Now we get them once a day.  Though they sometimes drive me crazy because we have so many it really helps save money.

3. You now get to make lives decisions together. As your lives become one your dreams must become one. I have learned the only way to do this is through prayer and an open mind.  

4. Relief society takes a lot more effort in a family ward than a single or married student ward.  There are so many different age ranges you have to be open to making all kinds of friends instead of just close girlfriends.  

5. There is nothing better than going back to the temple together and doing sealings.

6. I have to watch Keeping up with the Kardashians and the Bachelorette when Kyle isn't home or else my meditation time is disturbed by sarcastic comments.

7. Things that I use to pay for are now taken care of by my Mr. Fixit.  The sink drain, the laundry machine, patching holes, scaling the side of the building to clean windows.  Its super attractive and free!

8. You get to double your family size.  It is really up to you now what your relationship with your family will be like.  I have learned that making visits and establishing a good relationship will always be worth your while. Especially when you get cute neices and nephews. 

9. You do laundry twice as often as you use to.  It's never ending.

10. You have to constrain some of your favorites. For instance I love pasta and could eat it everyday, but my husband would go nuts. He loves to have his back tickled but my arm would fall off  if he made me tickle his back for the entire movie.  

11. Being apart over night are the longest nights ever and it sucks not having your warrior to check all the rooms in the house before bed.

12. I have all new pet peeves like hair being on the sink but I also have all new favorites like long hugs after a long day and having your best friend to see the world with.

Though there are so many more things I could add to this list these are the ones that definitely stand out. If you are about to get married it is the best.  So much in life has changed but I wouldn't change it for the world!   --Devin