Advise to a soon to be groom…
I was just standing in the hallway when several guys started talking. It’s an interesting conversation when guys start talking from their perspective. All of us are married for except Joe (our soon to be groom). Soon enough, our attention was on him and what would be in store for him…and of course, we had our advise ready!
Here they are: (not necessarily in any priority order…)
1. If she says to you, “It doesn’t matter, I don’t care!” What she’s really saying is…”you can read my mind, you should know it does matter, and I really care!”
2. Don’t ever say anything about sacred matters like age, weight, appearance! You will forever regret it!
3. How you treat her in the beginning is the standard by which you will be forever judged!
4. Her money is her money. Your money is her money!
5. Learn to say Yes, even if you don’t want to!
6. If she’s happy, you’re happy!
7. Don’t ask, “how much money did you spend?” It doesn’t matter, remember it’s not your money!
8. Tell her how beautiful she is…you’ll be much better off if you do!
9. The “to do” list will never be short…that only happens in heaven! (maybe…)
10. “I’m sorry!” will be your favorite phrase!
11. Listen! Even if you do, you’ll get it wrong!
12. If she says, “Does this make me look fat?” That is a loaded question, a timebomb, respond quickly, don’t hesitate, and say, “You are beautiful, and I love you!”
13. Forget about your night out with the guys…those days are over pal!
14. She will always get to drive the newer car…you get the junk one!
15. If she doesn’t cook like your mom, for heaven’s sake, don’t ever tell her! Eat what is put before you like a “good little boy.”
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LOL!!! Too funny and 99.9% right. I have never been married or close to it but I listen and learn from other women who are or have been. Number 13 usually only last throughout the first or second year. By that time she will encourage you to go hang with the guys. This is because we look forward to our alone time to do those things we would never do infront of you. Applying mudd masks, checking our toes, inspecting every blemish, white and/or blackhead, waxing and shaving everywhere or painting our nails and toes. Unless you’re blessed to afford the spa, beauty and nail shop every week. Also don’t turn in too much of a whimp we love a good fight but still like you to be incharge. (At least think you are):):)
Great work Fel! I’m glad ‘Joe’ has you guys in his life. I’m sure he appreciated all of you pounding your ‘knowledge’ into his head… laughing at his expense.
If you have any other great advise… please advice me about it.
Peace
That is HILLARIOUS!!
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
here’s another one for you James…”you can be right, or you can be happy!”
I really like #15 and the one you just said in your comment. Very good! I’ll be sending my fiance a link to this.
Too Funny!!!!!
all so very true ha ha.
Dude . . . are you giving advice? Or advising him? Either way you’re probably in trouble with Diana!
I have been asked for her to write one from a bride’s perspective…probably sometime later at her leisure! Thanks!
I wondered to Dennis did he get in trouble. Is that how married men feel. I’m a divorced lady and although it was funny what I didn’t say was it stung a little bit too. Something that if the Lord is willing for me to ever take that plung again I will always keep in mind.
Pam,
Thanks for your post. The blog was intended to be a bit of tongue and cheek. I hope you catch the lighter side of the very serious topic of marriage. Marriage is hard work for both parties. And most importantly, each partner must be committed to God and His will for their lives together. Continue to be the person God intends you to be!
Blessings to you,
Pastor Fel