There's No Friggin' Way I'm Ever Getting Married

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That's what I would have said if you asked me about marriage when I was in my early 20's.  I understood marriage to be a death sentence to all things that were good about being single.  You know, strap on the ol' ball and chain and serve your sentence.  Boy, was I ever wrong.  When I found the "right girl", the woman to which I am married, I realized that marriage IMPROVED my life in ways that would take ages to describe here, but I'll try.

My wife is my...
a) best friend:  She sticks with me through thick and thin.  Through all of my hair brained ideas, eclectic personality, my love for sports, getting a little drunk and rowdy with the boys.  She's always there to listen when I need someone to talk to.

b) lover: Most importantly, because intimacy leads to strong bonds in relationships and has also given us our beautiful daughter and our other daughter soon to come into this world.

c) partner in crime:  It's nice to know that someone always has your back, always.  Even if I'm not doing the right thing, she's always there for me.

d) confidant:  There are things about myself and my past that only my wife knows, enough said.

e) protector:  She's always been concerned with my well being and health.  Hell, there's only one woman I know that got me to quit smoking and look after myself a little better (thanks honey!).

f) financial advisor:  She looks after the household finances, something I used to do when I was single but was never quite as good at as her.

g) mother of my child:  She's a great mom and we are absolutely 100% parallel in our ethics, goals, and parenting methods.  This is very important because kids learn to spot differences in mom and dad's discipline and learn to "divide and conquer" at a very early age.  Teamwork is essential.

The reason I'm taking the time to give my wife the credit that she deserves is that in just a few hours from now, we will be celebrating the 5 year anniversary of the day she made me the happiest man in the world and said "I do".  Yep, it's our 5 year anniversary on 8/9/2008. Anyone who's stuck with me that long and hasn't killed me yet deserves a medal! (kidding, ..........sort of)

We always hear the downside of marriage played up in the media, how it's so difficult and how the divorce rate is so high.  What I'd like you guys to share is what you think are the the GOOD things about being married, I'm sure I missed a few.  See you in the comments!