My husband and I dated and traveled a lot together for five years before we tied the knot. You’d think after all that time that life after marriage would hardly be surprising but until you actually live with someone 24/7, build a life, a home, and a family together, will you only know the truth: People change–along with your relationship–in the best possible way. Here’s a look at what marriage is like, and the real moments that every couple experiences.
The day after your wedding
The joy of waking up every day to your best friend
The first time you introduce each other as “my husband” or “my wife”
Trips to Home Depot, the grocery store, and hardware store are actually exhilarating
Your idea of a perfect night evolves
Not only do you start to look alike, you unconsciously dress alike
Weird doesn’t exist anymore
You will have epic fights
You will not always like each other
You don’t only marry your spouse but also each other’s family
Some days, marriage is everything you’ve ever dreamed of
Some days, it will take so much work
At some point, you will think about calling it quits
But in the end