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What I Know About Marriage From The First 24 Hours

My first post marriage thoughts.

Jul 26, 2016

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What I Know About Marriage From The First 24 Hours

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1. Our Love Is Endless

The reality of spending the rest of your life with your best friend sets in pretty quickly. It's an amazing feeling and you're amazed at how awesome life will be.

2. Her Beauty Is Everlasting

Her beauty was so radiant, and I truly believe that although they say beauty fades, her inward and outward beauty will shine throughout time.

3. Welcome to the Family

It's official now! You have in-laws. Let the games begin!

4. Financial Communication Becomes VITAL

Open communication about finances takes a higher priority. Things have to be accounted for, and budgets have to be wisely set to ensure that we can afford and enjoy the lifestyle that we want for ourselves.

5. For Better or Worse

You love them on their best days and you love them even more on their worst days.

6. For Richer or Poorer

No matter how rich or poor they may become, you stick by their side because you made a vow, and your love should permeate any and everything, including financial situations.

7. In Sickness and In Health

Love them when they're as strong as an ox, and love and take care of them when they're as feeble as they may get.

8. To Love And To Cherish

To love and to cherish is self explanatory. You have to truly love and appreciate every single moment with that special person.

9. Starting My Own Family

For me, the name change was exciting because I actually can begin my own family. It's pretty cool to know that my wife and I can begin life anew.

10. I'm Yours

She's mine forever and I'm hers forever. There's no better way to spend my life than with the person who makes it better every single day.

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