Well, I’m getting married in 5 hours. Had to come get one last dose of AR goodness as a free man. I’m pretty sure the gun budget is about to get regulated… 
We’re going on a cruise after the wedding, so I’ll try to get some nice pics to share when I get back. 
Feel free to share any old married guy advice… I’m probably gonna need it. :eek:
Im relatively young, (24), been married for 2 years. Its not as bad as all those old crusty basterds said it was going to be…
The only piece of advice I can give…never go to bed angry/upset with your wife. Also hash it out before you go to bed.
If you chose wisely, you’re life won’t change too much.
I shudder when guys come into my shop and say they are dating a girl that doesn’t like guns.
If guns are your passion or hobby, why would you hitch yourself to someone that isn’t going to be comfortable with them in the house?
Lots of women out there. Make sure there is more to your relationship than a good lay.
As a “crusty old divorced guy”, congratulations!!
Best wishes!
Not to sound sappy, but …
My wife and I met in college more than 16 years ago and have been living together almost ever since. We got married just over 10 years ago. For us, the change was minor since we’d been together so long, but it was still a change.
About a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 35. Having a loving wife at home with me every step of the way made such a huge difference in my ability to cope and beat the disease, I can’t even put it into words. The whole experience made me appreciate my wife 100 times more than I had previously.
Of course, you have to marry smart. Everyone marries up or marries down. I made a good choice. My wife, poor thing, didn’t. 
Just remember there is an 89.7% chance she will turn out just like her mother.
If her mom is HOT and still likes to party!
You’ve made a good choice.
Now you only need to fear…Death and Taxes…and MOM!!!
I’m soooo shallow…
Best advice I’ve ever heard:
“The one who cares the least controls the relationship.”
True for marriages (and everything else).
Amen to that
Congrats man. I’ll be 26 next month and we’ll have our 5-year anniversary in May, and it’s been good every minute. It’s all about mutual respect, and remaining calm. Histerics, clichés and all that “typical marriage” nonsense is for sitcoms
I personally love being married and I did from day 1. This Halloween will be 10 years. The piece of advise I would give is to make a decision to stick it out regardless. Put your relationships needs before yours and if she does the same you should be good to go. Things will definitely change over time and “the excitement” wears off, but I think that what you have after that is 10 times better. Good luck man and remember “It’s the two of you now against the world”.
My wife and I got married on ‘Leap Year Day’ 2004 it was her idea so I am only married 25% of the time !!! Thats the way to go quarterly anniversaries, you only have to wear your ring during months with an ‘R’ in them LOL … in fact we haven’t even had our first anniversary yet it’ll be next month. We got married after living together for 10 years so it was not much of a change.
And yes Bro’ say g’bye to gun budget unless she is into them or you put your foot down from the start its your passion and regardless of public outcry its what you enjoy and a marriage does not have to curtail it however outta the goodness of your heart you should become more frugal about gun stuff because I see lawn furniture and nik-naks that we’d all like to take to the range and shoot up, in your future but that shit makes them happy which allows you to buy gun stuff so deal with it… if you figure a way to not go to bed pissed off as Derek suggested let me know.
Remember this:
Your wife will be the CDO … Chief Decorating Officer 1st in Command
You will be the the CSO … Chief Security Officer 2nd in Command
that is until something happens. God Forbid .
Good Luck enjoy the cruise and your Bride
Michael George
Congrats, it’s a blast. Coming up on 18 years for me and the Mrs. The only thing we still bicker about the the toilet seat position.
She doesn’t follow my line of reasoning that if I’m capable of putting it up; she’s capable of putting it down:o 
Repeat after me…
“Yes dear.”
“Great shoes, hon.”
“That’s a great idea.”
“You’re right, she’s crazy.”
“I’ll get right on it.”
“Fat? No way!”
“You’re right, the gas gauge WAS broken.”
Despite my cynicism, marriage is a true blessing. Best wishes.
Being married is cool and so are kids. I know it is a little late for this advice, but the biggest thing that married couples fight over is money!
So you want to avoid a lot of fighting about money? Make SURE that your future spouse is on the same page as you.
If you are a spender, marry a spender. If you are a saver, marry a saver. If one is a saver and the other is a spender, you will be miserable!
C4
I’ve been married 26 years in June and my advice is to allow her some “her” time. This is time so she can got out with her girlfriends or to enjoy something that she likes to do. Trust is the key word if you don’t trust her to go out without you that you’ll have problems from day one. The wife and I allow each other time to do things that we enjoy but the other may not and then there are things that we enjoy together. She doesn’t like to go shooting but doesn’t have a problem with me doing it. I don’t like to go shopping for clothes and such but I don’t ahve a problem with her doing it. Also remember there is no one in total control of the marrige both of you should have equal say in all matters. Sometimes she has final say and sometimes you have the final say.
have fun on the cruise and congratulations
Congrats!!!.. I just proposed to my Angle during Christmas. So I’ll be there soon. I did pick up a few toys lat year, while I could. But she’s cool, I still plan to get goodies but just not like I did in the past.
Marry the right one and life will be good.
All the best to you and your bride. My wife and I were together for 8 years before we got married. We have been married for 17 years. Wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Rufus
I gave this advice to a young friend of mine who recently proposed to his girlfriend:
There’s one food that will decrease a woman’s libido by 80%… Wedding Cake! :eek:
Seriously, get to know yourself and to know her before you get married. Know what you expect from her and understand what she expects from you. Little things like helping with housework can pay huge dividends.
Love is more than a feeling or emotion… It’s getting up in the middle of the night to change a dirty diaper, its washing the dishes, doing laundry, letting her have time with her friends, understanding when she changes her mind, letting her be her.
Congrats on the marriage!