Friday, March 1, 2013

Start Marriage Right - The Newlywed Learning Curve




Mom and I were lounging in her sunroom one afternoon, discussing my impending engagement to my now-husband. At the time, I was blinded by rainbows and butterflies... remember that "ignorance is bliss" phase, newlyweds?!

My husband and I had a few laughs on the drive home about how nobody understood our relationship, how perfect we were for each other, and how the phrase “marriage is hard work” didn’t apply to us. We were in the type of relationship that others only dreamt of, and our marriage was going to be so easy...

BOY, were we in for a learning curve!!!

Read more about the lessons we're learning at START MARRIAGE RIGHT!

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14 comments:

  1. Such a nice article!
    Thank you so much for sharing!
    You go girl!! Loved this so much!

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  2. Nice article! Marriage is definitely hard work - we celebrated 20 years last summer! Even now we are still working at it!

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  3. Nice post. Marriage is a lifelong adventure. Enjoy yours. Working on forty-one years and I can remember the engagement excitement. Happy SITS Day.

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  4. Very nice article and SO true! It is hard work but always worth it. You are a great writer!

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  5. Ha! Yes, in the beginning, everything is bliss. Marriage is hard work, but It's worth it! Happy SITS Day!

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  6. Happy SITS Day!!

    You're so right....it takes work and prayer.

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  7. Yes, marraige is work, and I remember one friend telling me it wasn't - she ended up ending hers. But the work is so worth it! We are celebrating my 28th this year & it has gone by so fast! Happy SITS Day!

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  8. Happy SITS Day! Looking forward to reading more of your blog!

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  9. happy SITS Day, wishing you and your new hubby many happy years together!

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  10. Visiting from SITS! I am a newlywed and that article is helpful! Looking forward to reading more on your blog!

    hurryupandwaitusmc.blogspot.com

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  11. You sure are! But I can't imagine life without my hubs!
    Visiting from SITS!

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  12. Awe...the honeymoon stage in the beginning of marriage! Marriage is definitely hard work, but SO awesome at the same time. My husband and I have been together for almost 8 years and I have loved every minute of it, and I can't wait for many more years to come! Happy SITS Day!

    -Melissa @ Fit 'n' Well Mommy

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  13. So true!! BTW, I love your blog name. I used to get called butterfly in high school because my eye lashes are so long. My friend said they fluttered like butterflies :)

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