I gave my husband a scanner gun and told him to go nuts. It’s definitely the reason he didn’t bitch about going with me, and it was hilarious seeing him run around like a kid making a Christmas list. Highly recommend just letting him make the registry.
Congratulations! Yes, something will go wrong. After my lecture to my husband about how he better not be late or show up slurring all over the place, I had to eat a big piece of humble pie when I was the one that delayed the start by realizing that I forgot his ring in my hotel room. The day goes by so fast, but it truly will be one of the best days of your life. Also, we had been together for four and living together for three when we got married… personally for us, nothing changed except for my last name. Y’all are already married.
Name change dilemma: I changed my name legally and kept my maiden name professionally. I didn’t need to, but it was a way to keep the name and identity that I already was for 27 years. That may not work for everyone, but it was a compromise that I and my husband could accept. Just talk to your SO about the possibility of a compromise and see where it goes. Good luck and congrats on the upcoming wedding!
Maybe I’m the weirdo here, but I don’t think that is clingy. He isn’t asking you to move in with him, just out for some drinks with a group. Why is this bad?
The morning after a BF is the worst. I’m the first one up in the mornings and I always lay a towel out for my husband before I leave the bathroom. I know when I’m truly starting to get over a fight when there is zero hesitation about pulling out a towel for him. You hit it on the head when you explained how difficult it is when the source of your comfort is also the current source of your anger and/or pain. Great article!
I never understood the point of engagement pictures. After your wedding, when you have to endure hours of photos again, those are the ones that will be in your home and around for the long haul. Save yourself the money and skip the engagement photos.
My issue isn’t with taste… I️ have a texture issue. I’m not against trying new food, but when I️ know for a fact that the food will make me gag, I️ stay away from it. I️ give my fellow diners the choice of letting me order my food my way, or watch me gag throughout the meal.
Hard no. My husband and I have been trying for over a year and it still scares the shit out of me to actually get pregnant. Is it more “socially acceptable” when you’re older? Absolutely, but that doesn’t mean that accidents all of a sudden become a happy thing.
I lived with my husband for a year and a half before getting engaged and I highly recommend it. I also have friends that have gotten engaged first, and I just helped a friend move in to her new home after returning from her honeymoon. It’s different for everyone, but moving in together is just as much of a commitment as a ring is IMO. Living with a SO is way different than living with a roommate.
Dropout guy: please don’t. I dropped out of college my last semester when I was student teaching and started working. I know first hand how difficult it is to get a long term career going without that piece of paper. That being said, I did finally go back and completed my degree online from my original university. Because I was working all the time, my last semester took me a year and a half. There were so many times that I wish I had just stuck it out even though I didn’t want to be a teacher. I know you’re stressed and spread too thin, but stick with it long enough to finish. You’ll have plenty of time to have a social life when it is over, as well as the money to spend on a night out that you wouldn’t have in college. Best of luck.
IMO’s is only good when you’re eating it there. Delivery tastes like cardboard. Best pizza I’ve had is from a dive bar in Florissant called BJ’s. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
Going to make the next few days my bitch even though they’ll all be at least 12 hour days. Bosses are all gone this week on retreat, so the relaxed environment continues. Go kick some ass today fam!
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I gave my husband a scanner gun and told him to go nuts. It’s definitely the reason he didn’t bitch about going with me, and it was hilarious seeing him run around like a kid making a Christmas list. Highly recommend just letting him make the registry.
Congratulations! Yes, something will go wrong. After my lecture to my husband about how he better not be late or show up slurring all over the place, I had to eat a big piece of humble pie when I was the one that delayed the start by realizing that I forgot his ring in my hotel room. The day goes by so fast, but it truly will be one of the best days of your life. Also, we had been together for four and living together for three when we got married… personally for us, nothing changed except for my last name. Y’all are already married.
Name change dilemma: I changed my name legally and kept my maiden name professionally. I didn’t need to, but it was a way to keep the name and identity that I already was for 27 years. That may not work for everyone, but it was a compromise that I and my husband could accept. Just talk to your SO about the possibility of a compromise and see where it goes. Good luck and congrats on the upcoming wedding!
I was super thankful when the blonde-silver hair trend started for this exact reason.
You have bigger balls than I do. Me shelling out $80 a month will win every time over me trying to gather the courage to do it myself.
Maybe I’m the weirdo here, but I don’t think that is clingy. He isn’t asking you to move in with him, just out for some drinks with a group. Why is this bad?
The morning after a BF is the worst. I’m the first one up in the mornings and I always lay a towel out for my husband before I leave the bathroom. I know when I’m truly starting to get over a fight when there is zero hesitation about pulling out a towel for him. You hit it on the head when you explained how difficult it is when the source of your comfort is also the current source of your anger and/or pain. Great article!
At least twenty bubblegums. I love it! Keep ‘em coming.
I never understood the point of engagement pictures. After your wedding, when you have to endure hours of photos again, those are the ones that will be in your home and around for the long haul. Save yourself the money and skip the engagement photos.
T&P good luck!
My issue isn’t with taste… I️ have a texture issue. I’m not against trying new food, but when I️ know for a fact that the food will make me gag, I️ stay away from it. I️ give my fellow diners the choice of letting me order my food my way, or watch me gag throughout the meal.
Hard no. My husband and I have been trying for over a year and it still scares the shit out of me to actually get pregnant. Is it more “socially acceptable” when you’re older? Absolutely, but that doesn’t mean that accidents all of a sudden become a happy thing.
Oh, honestly. Compilation*
I started reading this article two hours ago. Next thing I know, I’m sobbing at all of the puppy compliations.
I lived with my husband for a year and a half before getting engaged and I highly recommend it. I also have friends that have gotten engaged first, and I just helped a friend move in to her new home after returning from her honeymoon. It’s different for everyone, but moving in together is just as much of a commitment as a ring is IMO. Living with a SO is way different than living with a roommate.
Dropout guy: please don’t. I dropped out of college my last semester when I was student teaching and started working. I know first hand how difficult it is to get a long term career going without that piece of paper. That being said, I did finally go back and completed my degree online from my original university. Because I was working all the time, my last semester took me a year and a half. There were so many times that I wish I had just stuck it out even though I didn’t want to be a teacher. I know you’re stressed and spread too thin, but stick with it long enough to finish. You’ll have plenty of time to have a social life when it is over, as well as the money to spend on a night out that you wouldn’t have in college. Best of luck.
IMO’s is only good when you’re eating it there. Delivery tastes like cardboard. Best pizza I’ve had is from a dive bar in Florissant called BJ’s. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
Going to make the next few days my bitch even though they’ll all be at least 12 hour days. Bosses are all gone this week on retreat, so the relaxed environment continues. Go kick some ass today fam!
And happy anniversary!
Vacation starts tomorrow, so today will consist of last minute stuff. Feeling pretty good about my chances of finishing it all though!
Douche canoe is always my go-to.