OT: Got engaged boyz

[CoachRickVice]

Congrats brah

 

[Hawkeye_4_Life]

Originally posted by pmknicks:
From a 30 year vet of the marriage business, treat her with the same respect you want to be treated with, admit when you're wrong, know there will be challenges but push thru them and communicate. Know that when you think you could have chosen differently she might be thinking the same thing. Money might be an issue be frugal you don't need every new gadget, nor do your kids. An old car can be just as reliable as a new car.

Best of luck and always keep trying. Glad we did.

"admit when you're wrong even if you aren't"

Fixed it for you!

 

[OldTownPepe]

Originally posted by HoustonREDHawk:
Don't have a super expensive wedding. Can use the money toward your initial payment on your first house.

Good Luck!

Or your first divorce. Better work hard at it, the statistics are against you.

 

[OldTownPepe]

Congratulations to the both of you! Happiness, always.

 

[Hawks2405]

Good luck man, you're going to need it!

 

[EastIowaHawk]

Congrats! If she is the best friend you have ever had, then you are in for a happy life; if not: see all the above posts.

 

[the24fan]

Going on 10 years and here is one thought:
A good marriage is a union between two good forgivers.
You will understand soon.
Other than that my wife is my best friend, and hopefully your's will be too. You have to be best friends first!
congrats

 

[hawkfan0319]

T & P's.

 

[lonewolf52]

Congrats!!! I actually just got married the day before Iowa beat Davidson. Just remember that wedding planning WILL be stressful but you both will survive it.

 

[jpphawk]

Originally posted by GatoradeBrain:


Recently, my wife of 5 years insisted that when it came time to purchase tickets for the 2016 NCAA tournament here in Des Moines, I also purchase tickets for her so she could come along. Of course, what I had envisioned and discussed with my buddies for the last few months was an ultimate bro day where we had beverages and watched the games together at each session. She was aware of all of this too. I told her that the presence of wives/significant others was strongly discouraged which somehow implies that I don't like hanging out with my wife. That did not end well.

My point is, be prepared to spend way less time with your friends.

And you can forget about the BJ and PIITB now.

 

[NorthCentralHawk]

Wait to have kids, if you can. I often think that waiting for 5 years to have ours is the best thing we could've done (for us). Set boundaries right away (you each need your own time and space) and establish what you each are willing to tolerate from each other. It's way more good than bad (18 year vet here), but honesty, openness, and suppressing your ego are all important. My wife and I are both stubborn, opinionated, independent people, but we make it work and it's only gotten easier and better with time!

Congratulations!!
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[CaptainBB]

Don't worry about wedding planning just get a Wedding Planner and they do all the work for you. Just don't disagree with her ideas at the meetings.