Recently became a wife...

United States
January 31, 2009 12:32pm CST
It's weird, just because one gets married, does not automatically make him or her a wife or a husband. I truly believe that the meaning of the word has been lost in translation... Translation through time. I have been married for just under a year, and in all this time, I have learned how wonderful it is to share yourself with someone. I'm talking about your true self, who you are aside from anyone or anything. I love to be my husband's wife. I love to cook for him, keep the house clean, make a home. I love his smile, specially when I've put it there. His hapinness makes my heart flutter. Any words of wisdom from someone who's been in the marriage rollercoaster much longer than I? Thanks :)
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
31 Jan 09
Enjoy those moments of joy and happiness. Treasure the memories when they happen and hold them close to you. Good Luck.
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@rsk721 (41)
• United States
31 Jan 09
I think the most important thing is to remember how much you love him even when he irritates you and to keep communication open. I know one mistake I've heard some women make is that they lose themselves in who their husband is instead of keeping their own personality. I'm not saying that you don't change with marriage, but over time remember that he fell in love with you because of who you are and not who you think he wants you to be.
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• United States
31 Jan 09
I was surprised to see how many responses I received. Thank you all for sharing your love stories, and your happiness as well. rsk721, those are some true words of wisdom. We have all fallen into that trap once or twice before, we just hope that when we marry it's for all the right reasons. To everyone else's advise, thank you, communication is also very important. It's nice to know that we all experience the same thing differently, but we still all share the same experiences. To Happy LOVE!
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@jstmarfz (1498)
• United States
31 Jan 09
Hello Nashka! I have been married with my husband for 8months now. During our wedding, though it wasn't that big but I can't stop my self to feel weird. It was mixed emotions, excitement, nervous, happiness, etc. When I exchanged my vows with him t melted my heart. I can't stop smiling and believing that I am legally his wife for almost 3 years that we have waited. Same with you, I love to do stuff like that with him. We snuggled like children. It was nice to hear to be called "mrs" and his wife. lol. It wasn't all good thought, there might be a little argument and that I believe is normal. It is really great with someone whom you really love and you can be with your own self without any pretensions.
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@fasttalker (2796)
• United States
31 Jan 09
Well I have ben married for 25 years and you are right and on the right track. It is something you learn to do as you go. A lot of people put such high expectations on becoming a wife that if it doesn't fall out of the sky they feel they have failed. Being a wife or a husband takes time to learn. It has its ups and downs but truly it has more ups than downs when you weigh it all out. Good Luck and Best wishes for your and your husband!
@jd107nette (1454)
• Philippines
1 Feb 09
I'm not qualified to give any words of wisdom (cuz I'm still single), but I would just like to say, CONGRATULATIONS! God Bless!
• United States
31 Jan 09
I just recently celebrated my second anniversary with my second husband. I was married to m yfirst for eight years. Although for about four of those we were married only because I was scared to leave him. I finally did and found my current husband soon after. My best advice is to enjoy every joy and to truly discuss and try to solve problems. Don't just argue and then drop it. They just add up then. My husband and I have had a difficult relationship these three years. We were together for almost a year before we got married. We are still together because real love can pull you through anything. We already have three children together which makes a very stressful household, but we love each other and our children. We laugh aot which makes all the difference in the world. I guess I would say keep love, a sense of humor and communication as the most important things and you will still love to be his wife years from now.
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@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
31 Jan 09
I cannot wait to be my boyfriend's wife. I know there would be a small change, but the way things are now I already feel like his wife. I love everything about him and I adore taking care of him; cooking for him, cleaning, holding him when he had a bad day. Like you; I just love it when he smiles at me.
• Romania
1 Feb 09
Congrats, i am happy to hear that you get along, take care of you.
@phoenix25 (1541)
• United States
1 Feb 09
I don't have much to add, but I've been married now for 7 years. It gets tougher. The euphoria wears off. You'll see what your marriage is really made of when times get tough. Me and my husband will probably be married until we die because we've managed to make it through some impossibly tough times without it hurting out relationship. That's tough for some people to do.
@ladynetz (968)
• Canada
31 Jan 09
Enjoy every moment. Just don't forget to have him helping you around the house. From cleaning the floors and bathrooms to laundry, to grocery shopping. Everything you do in the house, share. Being a wife, or a husband is wonderful, specially if each of you is there for the other. The point is, that if and when a baby is coming, you'll need lots of support and help.And he has to know how to deal with everything. I love my husband and kids, they are my whole world.But because I loved doing everything for them, I forgot to ask for help.And now, as I'm older and things slow down for me, no one believes me.Is "how come all of a sudden you need help"? And it's harder and harder.Things I used to finish in 3 hours(cleaning all the house, laundry,dishes, cooking ,baking), takes me much longer, and no way I can do everything at one time. Just make sure you're not doing everything by yourself. And keep the smile and the happiness.
@forslahiri (1042)
• India
1 Feb 09
Hi, Just 30 years. Trust and adjustment for the sake of Love-Home-Relationship. Maintain above and try to give more LOve, it will come backto u with multiple-interests. all the best ! =Lahiri,Kolkata,India.
• United States
1 Feb 09
Hello, I agree with you whole-heartedly. I will be married 15 years come June. It has been very rewarding as well as a struggle at times. My husband has a very dominating personality. Not in the dom/sub definition, just he's dominating. It's just him.. there isn't any other way to describe it. My girlfriends hate this because of some of his rules. For eg... he doesn't permit me to go to bars without him. My girlfriends' husbands allow them to go to the bar. They think I am "whooped" because I agree with this rule, and I will not sneak off to go with them. In men's eyes a woman only goes to a bar alone, or with a group of women for one reason... even if that isn't the reason it is the way they see it. In short.. the best advice that I could give you is-- do not let others decide how your marriage should be. That is for you and he to decide,not anyone-else. Believe me many will try. Let it flow between you and allow you to grow closer as the years pass. I STILL find something new in my husband every day. It never fails, and I love him even more. I hope the same blessing comes to you.