Today I needed a mental break of sorts so I wanted to share my thoughts on the expectations vs. realities of marriage. Very few women are lucky to still be married to the gentlemen they dated.
Expectation: You're going to get flowers all the time, just like when you were dating.
Reality: Flowers will only arrive on special occasions...if that!
Expectation: Valentine's Day and Anniversaries will be so romantic.
Reality: You're lucky if he remembers those days, much less plan something romantic.
Expectation: When you're apart he's going to be sad and lonely.
Reality: He's enjoying the peace and quiet from all the nagging and complaining.
Expectation: He will immediately notice you did something different to your hair.
Reality: He won't, unless you've gone from brunette to blue.
Expectation: When you have kids he's going to suddenly mature.
Reality: He will be the plus one when people ask how many children you have.
Expectation: He will remain a gentleman after the wedding.
Reality: The "Al Bundy" in him will reveal himself and he can never go back!!
Expectation: He will help discipline the children.
Reality: He will be the "good cop" nine times out of ten while you always remain the "bad cop."
Expectation: He will help out around the house.
Reality: He will mostly point out what spots you've missed.
Expectation: You two are going to have the best conversations and he will open up about everything.
Reality: You'll spend more time asking "are you even listening to me?"
Expectation: He will be the best man he can be.
Reality: He WILL be the best man he can be!!!
Husbands may have their faults, and they may drive us insane most of the time, but they sure do have our hearts. Thank goodness for that, otherwise we would have to strangle them!! :)
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