XOXO

mtdr1106 Posted: Jan 16, 2007 04:19 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

Posted by debsey75

I cook, he eats.
I clean, he makes a mess.

Forget practical it is reality.

hey deb -
think you can make me a PBJ sandwich?

JXNOscar Posted: Jan 16, 2007 04:22 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

Posted by itslaurie.

I can blame things on 'my husband'.

It sounds more official then 'my boyfriend'. People react different I notice, they seem to understand and relate better. They take me more seriously. It's so weird.

Although, I guess I could have just stayed single and said 'my husband wants...' anyway. No one would be the wiser, would they? I'd have to get a fake wedding band too though...

I freaking do this all the time and love. Not sure if I can make it to your sisters mothers boyfriends bday party. 'I will have to ask my husband if he already has plans for us that night'

I love it!!!!!

Kerrycec Posted: Jan 16, 2007 04:23 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

sweet, when DH isn't working he'll get up and start my car for me. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!!!

kittythestray Posted: Jan 16, 2007 04:24 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

Posted by stephanielyse

Happiness is not practical.

Totally.

I'd say that he pays for almost everything & does almost all the chores and plays with the cats. My cats need a lot of attention. I basically have to do nothing now but cook.

...and I agree with Laurie, I can blame stuff on him and they don't get mad, like 'Oh, damn, we can't go to your GTG because Dean has to work...'

That's the practical stuff. I won't say anything sentimental.

libby2595 Posted: Jan 16, 2007 04:25 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

for us:
*we don't have to drive 50+ miles to see each other on the weekends
*car insurance: both of us are covered for the same amount of money it used to cost to cover just him alone.
*there is someone else who can kill yucky spiders
*he cleans more than i do
*i have someone who can put my bodylotion on that spot on your back that you just can't reach yourself

cherryj24 Posted: Jan 16, 2007 04:26 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

Going to sleep next to him every single night.
Having him to share every up and down with.

ssdbk Posted: Jan 16, 2007 04:30 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

Posted by kittythestray

Posted by stephanielyse

Happiness is not practical.

...and I agree with Laurie, I can blame stuff on him and they don't get mad, like 'Oh, damn, we can't go to your GTG because Dean has to work...'

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Are you getting your excuse ready for the photo album GTG?

PS. Saw this belt in Banana Republic and I was like 'Oh, a kittythestray belt.'

stephanielyse Posted: Jan 16, 2007 04:41 PM

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kittythestray Posted: Jan 16, 2007 05:20 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

Posted by ssdbk

Are you getting your excuse ready for the photo album GTG?

No, I luck out - I get TWO excuses!! I am a tax accountant so I can't do anything until after tax season. I work about 80 hours a week. I get bonuses for how much I work so I LOVE working that much!

Posted by ssdbk
PS. Saw this belt in Banana Republic and I was like 'Oh, a kittythestray belt.'

COOL!!! You may have found Dean's valentine's present to me!!

kittythestray Posted: Jan 16, 2007 05:20 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

Posted by stephanielyse

I love a girl who plays by the rules

When it comes to you, I'll do what I'm told

debsey75 Posted: Jan 16, 2007 05:21 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

Posted by mtdr1106

Posted by debsey75

I cook, he eats.
I clean, he makes a mess.

Forget practical it is reality.

hey deb -
think you can make me a PBJ sandwich?

Sure come over around 11 PM when Anthony is on dinner round #2. Just leave the dishes, I will clean up.

stephanielyse Posted: Jan 16, 2007 05:30 PM

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BRod-Cheng Posted: Jan 16, 2007 07:45 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

He does the Laundry and the dishes!!!

LuvMyMichael Posted: Jan 16, 2007 08:32 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

He makes me breakfast on the weekends and gets me the newspaper.

LBride Posted: Jan 16, 2007 09:19 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

i hate paying my bills.. that's DHs new job!

lacey&mark Posted: Jan 16, 2007 09:23 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

he does most of the cooking---i HATE cooking! plus, he makes much more $ than me right now bc i only work part-time while i go to grad school...so his pay check pays the big bills. gotta love that.

Jennie0898 Posted: Jan 16, 2007 09:25 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

I don't have to take out the trash!

I'm always warm in bed now...

lipglossjunky73 Posted: Jan 16, 2007 11:02 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

Honestly - not worrying about getting pregnant before we get married... even though this baby was a surprise - my mantra was - wow - at least it was AFTER the wedding!!!

Not sure why it mattered so much to me - more that I wouldnt have to worry about a baby bump on my wedding day....

Jen2999 Posted: Jan 16, 2007 11:06 PM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

Going to sleep and waking up with him.. we were together almost 8 years when we were married and I HATED when he used to leave to 'go home' at night.

kissy27 Posted: Jan 17, 2007 07:27 AM

Re: What's the best thing about being married? (practical, not mushy)

I am with Leslie & Kathleen

I cook & he does the dishes....Nothing but teamwork

Also, knowing that I can always count on someone to help me especially if people are coming over & something needs to be cleaned or vacuumed. DH is always there to lend a hand if I ask for it.

Paychecks definately are better now that I get more each week. Plus come tax time, DH can write off more things based on my salary. That means a bigger refund in the end!

Health insurance. I have my own through my job but DH has the ultimate benefits. As of Jan 1st, I am now on his too. Makes for less medicial bills

Being able to share my daily life with DH. When we were dating & even engaged, we barely saw each other because of work schedules. Knowing that I can come home everyday & talk about what happened, it is the best feeling. Plus laying next to him in bed at night, it makes for a complete day!