What do you like most about being married?

23 years ago

It looks like it's time for another positive post about being married.

So what is your favorite part about being married?

I love waking up with Dave in the mornings and going to sleep with him wrapped around me at night. I'm not an especially clingy person, but I do love him being close at night.

What's your favorite part of being married?

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natural_woman

19 years ago

WHY I LOVE MY HUSBAND AND MY MARRIAGE.

my husband really is the best guy in the entire world. really. i know everyone says so about their spouse, but really, he's the best. we were really close freinds for 8 years before we got married, and honestly it's the best thing i've ever done. ever. Our marriage is passionate, loving, creative, hillarious, and cute...the best thing is knowing about eachother as much as we do. it isn't fake, because we already know so much. He's loyal. in fact, the most loyal person i've ever known. he's true to his word, he's honest, he's nver let me down on a promise and i trust him entirely. plus he's monogamous, and INCREDIBLE in the bedroom. He loves me and spoils me in nonmatierialistic ways. compliments me, kisses and hugs me in public and in private. showers with me, washes my hair, cuddles me at night. I love to cook for him and do his laundry cause he just smells so good. i watch movies with him, take road trips, shop together. and when we argue it's involved and real and we settle it because, my husband, ladies and gentlemen, demands that we talk and discuss our problems. i love him so much. i love that he's focused and driven and has a sence of humor. i love that we can argue and still love eachother, that i can be vulnerable and not feel exposed. i love that i am in such love with a man that is so in love with me. i love when i look down at my band, i know that the person whom i love the most in life is wearing it's partner, and i jsut have to grin at the thought of him. i still swear that i wished him, or something. He's smart, handsom, funny, sexy, playful, he's nice to everyone, and he loves animals. i can go on forever about him. it's just that damn good. i love my husband, i adore my marriage. i couldn't ask for anything or anyone more. i truly am the luckiest woman in the universe. I love u robbie. always.

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des_arc_ya_ya
23 years ago
Having the feeling that it's not just "me vs. the world" and my DH is definitely on my side against it! LOL

A lot of other great things, too, but I think that's the main one.
Kevin_S
23 years ago
The companionship, the unwavering support, having a best friend that I also get to live with :)
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22 years ago
Watching movies & eating popcorn togther on the wknds & sharing the workload.
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19 years ago
the companionship, the support, friendship, knowing i`am not going through life by myself. also the 2nd income and the sex isnt bad either.
lindakimy
19 years ago
Sheesh. I wanted all that. Twice. :(
biwako_of_abi
19 years ago
The same as Pashan, except we have no kids, and also, I love the way we complement each other in taking care of all the troublesome little things that come up in life--fixing broken toilets, mending clothes, making phone calls, giving advice when one of us has a problem. DH has never bored me in 46 years, and when we have to drive a long distance, the time passes quicker because we enjoy talking so much. I love knowing I can share funny incidents and funny cartoons with him and he will laugh at them as hard as I do. There have been some rocky times in the past, coming from two quite different cultures the way we do (American and Japanese), but things just keep on getting better and better.
susanjf_gw
19 years ago
companionship is the best...children, and now grandchildren next in line!
dano02
16 years ago
Marriage is smothering. Single is better, At least for me it is.
debo_2006
16 years ago
Knowing that my husband always has my back.
Knowing he respects me and loves me unconditionally.
Knowing I have someone to grow old with.
Knowing he'll do anything for me.
Knowing he's mine and I get all his love (we have no kids)

And I can say the same about me toward him.
asolo
16 years ago
This is a kick! 7 1/2 years and just look at the incredible number of responses. Thinking perhaps the silent circumstance speaks loudly.
Marie Tran
16 years ago
We lived next door to each other and growing up together. Now married for 18 years. He is gentle, caring and generous to all my siblings. He helps me with all house work without being ask, but most of all he can fix anything and everything. That save bundle of money. He never never never mad at me or my son. He loves us very much and do many things to show his love.
silversword
16 years ago
LOL Asolo!!!

I love being married except when I don't :)

Mostly I like being comfortable with another person. I really feel like my DH and I accept and love each other, even though we both get on the last nerve. I enjoy the companionship.
vala55
16 years ago
Companionship, but I am buying a dog.
hitmark
16 years ago
In these days, marriage is only the name of a license. Through this two person ties together legally to pass the all life together. But still most of them could not last for long. So, in such a time, one can enjoy the life with out getting marriage license, I mean, can get child & more.
DemiActor_gmail_com
15 years ago
I'm not married yet but it feels like I've been married for years. Personally I love how she inspires me to be a better person physically, mentally, and spiritually. she just helps me become the man that I want to be for her. I can't believe I get to spend the rest of my life with my one and only. I am utterly and truly happy.

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