My marriage is going great!

[PingSpike]

I'm not trying to rub this in anyones faces or anything, it just seemed like with all the divorce threads lately. (I'm sorry to hear of your troubles guys) I'd throw my other side of it in there. It paints a pretty depressing picture when you only see the bad side of things.

Sure, we've only been married since Oct 1st...been together for over 3 years, but things are going great. The wedding went beautifully, the weather was amazing and I had a good time. Things have gotten back to normal, and we're both sort of looking for better jobs. Neither one of us makes a lot of money, although we're doing fine. The local housing market is showing signs of softening, which is good news for us...since we'd like to buy in the next few years.

The few months up to the wedding day pretty stressful for me and for her, because the wedding planning pretty much dominated our lives. But with that behind us I'm feeling a lot better. Up next we need to formulate a plan for getting a new car to replace her ancient one. And I guess I'll have to gimp my junker on for a few more years.

I'm optimistic about our future together. We both have a plan regarding children and home ownership, and most of our disagreements are over pointless things. She's a wonderful woman, I'm lucky to have her. I know I need to work a little harder on doing some romantic things for her, which I've sort of neglected in the past few months. And we need to work on finding a few hobbies we can do together.

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[IAteYourMother]

:thumbsdown:

 

[JLGatsby]

 

[captains]

pics

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[HeroOfPellinor]

3/10

 

[MisterJackson]

Shens!

And :camera: 's of wife!

 

[dainthomas]

Originally posted by: PingSpike
I'm not trying to rub this in anyones faces or anything, it just seemed like with all the divorce threads lately. (I'm sorry to hear of your troubles guys) I'd throw my other side of it in there. It paints a pretty depressing picture when you only see the bad side of things.

Sure, we've only been married since Oct 1st...been together for over 3 years, but things are going great. The wedding went beautifully, the weather was amazing and I had a good time. Things have gotten back to normal, and we're both sort of looking for better jobs. Neither one of us makes a lot of money, although we're doing fine. The local housing market is showing signs of softening, which is good news for us...since we'd like to buy in the next few years.

The few months up to the wedding day pretty stressful for me and for her, because the wedding planning pretty much dominated our lives. But with that behind us I'm feeling a lot better. Up next we need to formulate a plan for getting a new car to replace her ancient one. And I guess I'll have to gimp my junker on for a few more years.

I'm optimistic about our future together. We both have a plan regarding children and home ownership, and most of our disagreements are over pointless things. She's a wonderful woman, I'm lucky to have her. I know I need to work a little harder on doing some romantic things for her, which I've sort of neglected in the past few months. And we need to work on finding a few hobbies we can do together.

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So can you PLEASE get her to stop calling me? I told her it was a one night thing, but you know how chicks are.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Shens!

And :camera: 's of wife!

could have been a little more sutble and just said pics of wedding

 

[Armitage]

:thumbsup:
Ring back when the honeymoon is over.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: PingSpike
I'm not trying to rub this in anyones faces or anything, it just seemed like with all the divorce threads lately. (I'm sorry to hear of your troubles guys) I'd throw my other side of it in there. It paints a pretty depressing picture when you only see the bad side of things.

Sure, we've only been married since Oct 1st...been together for over 3 years, but things are going great. The wedding went beautifully, the weather was amazing and I had a good time. Things have gotten back to normal, and we're both sort of looking for better jobs. Neither one of us makes a lot of money, although we're doing fine. The local housing market is showing signs of softening, which is good news for us...since we'd like to buy in the next few years.

The few months up to the wedding day pretty stressful for me and for her, because the wedding planning pretty much dominated our lives. But with that behind us I'm feeling a lot better. Up next we need to formulate a plan for getting a new car to replace her ancient one. And I guess I'll have to gimp my junker on for a few more years.

I'm optimistic about our future together. We both have a plan regarding children and home ownership, and most of our disagreements are over pointless things. She's a wonderful woman, I'm lucky to have her. I know I need to work a little harder on doing some romantic things for her, which I've sort of neglected in the past few months. And we need to work on finding a few hobbies we can do together.

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Marriage takes a lot of work. Your first few years will be difficult if you aren't prepared. After 3 years of marriage, you have a higher percent chance of staying together since most marriages die within that time, but if you become complacent about it (don't work at it after that), chances are you will end up despising your wife.

Depressing, but true. The great part of it is that if you both are willing to work at it, you will be very happy and content. Wedded bliss.

 

[tami]

congrats pingspike!

my husband and i have been married since march and are almost on our 8th month. :Q it's kind of frightening how time flew by. i'm also loving it. he's a wonderful guy and i cannot envision myself in any different situation.

i wish you two the best!

 

[LookingGlass]

Come back in 5 to 10 years, let us know how things are going for ya.

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: Armitage
:thumbsup:
Ring back when the honeymoon is over.

Usually occurs right after they get sick of banging you...


Sad but true

Ausm

 

[Goosemaster]

Soung like someone else, too rather, is gellin'


<--gellin'

 

[bigrash]

that's good to hear man.

 

[edro]

If you guys truely love each other and enjoy each other's company... that is all you need in life. Money, possessions, and social status should not even come into it.

 

[PlatinumGold]

10 yrs of marriage here, 3 kids.

we are doing great. we are still in love. when we do get away from the kids we are like 2 college kids dating.

 

[gigapet]

one month? of course its going great your still in the honeymoon phase. Call us in 6 years and tell us its still all roses and that the sex is still great!

 

[allisolm]

Originally posted by: LookingGlass
Come back in 5 to 10 years, let us know how things are going for ya.

For me, great.

and 5 to 10 years after that

still great

and 5 to 10 years after that

still great

and 5 to 10 years after that

still great.

It's not that hard if you choose wisely (or luck out).

Good luck to PingSpike and tami. If your marriages are both as long and happy as mine has been you will be blessed. :heart:

 

[PingSpike]

I'm sure my marriage will be fine, I chose wisely. The naysayers were expected.

Thank you for the well wishes.

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: PingSpike
I'm sure my marriage will be fine, I chose wisely. The naysayers were expected.

Thank you for the well wishes.

it's not just about choosing wisely.

it's about choosing again and again and again.

choose to be with her, choose to want her, every day.

not like a ritual but because that's what marriage is. there is nothing on that license that guarantees you will stay together. the two of you make that happen by choosing each other again and again.

 

[acemcmac]

Is it just me, or does this thread remind you of the female 16 year old BMW owner in that other forum who was talking about how her BMW "ran great" although it only had 3000 miles on it?

get back to us after 100,000 miles and let us know if she still "runs great"

 

[TwinkleToes77]

Congrats PingSpike.

My husband and I are coming up to our 3rd wedding anniversay in March. We are still going strong. No marriage is perfect, but if you are willing to put the effort in to it and work things through, it can be near perfect

 

[Sentinel]

Jeez, could you rub it in any more?

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

I wish you the best

Just remember, if it does not work out, do not buy a 55 gallon drum, rent a small boat, and take it out for an impromptu fishing trip on Christmas Eve. That's been done.