Is Love Blind?

Soo... this blog is inspired by my sister Leah. It was mostly a joke, but I think that I can share some of my simple knowledge from the whole THREE months that I have been married. I was texting a friend yesterday, and she asked if Jef(my husband), or I ever got "bored" of each other, or of being married. I can honestly say I have never been bored of him, or of marriage. I think some people have this mind set that once you get married, you are always having fun, and that you immediately have to become "the perfect wife" Truth is- there is no such thing. Your husband hopefully thinks you are though! You don't have to jump in to cook/clean mode the minute you say your "I do's". Now as time goes on, this blog will mainly be for girls, and also I don't think tons of guys are looking for Newlywed blogs, but for now I want to give out some advice to the both of you:
1.Be yourself
2.Dont "let yourself go"-just becuase you are married, and now you are "locked in" doesn't mean that each of you still want the other to look their best. Ladies-get dressed, look nice, shave your legs, smell nice, love your handsome husband. Gentleman-don't wear your sweats all the time now, you need to get dressed and do something with yourselves too, and love your beautiful wife.
3. Have reasonable expectations-Don't just expect one another to do everything you want them to. Talk about your expectations sooner than later, and truly listen to each other.
4. Leave out the stereotypes-I think a lot of us, myself included, have always had this idea that the wife does all the cooking cleaning, and home decor. This can or can not be true. You should talk to your husband like stated above, about his expectations. Personally I think that my husband is perfect, and we each cook, and clean, and our equally interested in "home decor". It is a partnership, remember that.
5.Communication-Don't ever walk out on an argument, don't leave things open, always finish your conversations. Communicate at a mature level, with an open mind. Think before you speak, think with both your mind, and your heart. Remember your spouse is only trying to help you. The love you!
6.Self-Evaluate-Ask yourself these questions-"Am I who I want my spouse to be?", "Am I fun to live with?", "Do I contribute to the happiness, health, wealth, and laughter of my family?". You don't have to be perfect, but you do have to try to be your best, and not always nit-pick at your significant other!
7. Be willing to make sacrifices- If you are used to living a certain lifestyle, be realistic about it. You are no longer thinking about just yourself. You are going to need to budget, and cut out certain expenses that maybe you are used to having. Love is about making sacrifices as Mother Teresa said.
In short, marriage isn't necessarily the "easiest" thing ever, but it is very rewarding, and fun filled. I love every minute of everyday I am with my husband!! Stay tuned for easy recipes for that busy newlywed schedule :)