So What Has Changed?

By far, and away, the #1 question I've had since I've gotten back is some variation on so how is married life/what has changed/how are you adjusting? etc etc

First of all I would like to say that married life is GREAT! I love it. And yes, granted I am probably still in blissed out honeymoon land but man it is cool. No one has to go home at night.

But for those of you who remain intrigued. Here are the top six things that have surprised me so far.

1) Admin conversations. Pretty much gone is sitting on the couch talking about our hopes/dreams/possible life in the future, in is; "What should we have for dinner when Chris and Mary come over?" "It's rubbish day tomorrow, can you take it out tonight?" "Can you chuck the towels on the line before you go?" "Have you seen the power bill?" and "Do you need the car Thursday night or can I use it?"

2) Insomnia. Used to be frustrating by myself. Now it's REALLY frustrating when Josh is snoring away blissfully beside me, happily ensconsed in deep REM land.

3) Couple land. We were introduced to this phenomena when we got married but now it's hit warp speed. We have couples over for dinner, they have us over for dinner. Married couples we previously knew well enough to say a passing hi to but not much more are suddenly wanting to hve us over for Sunday lunch. It's very weird. Nice. But weird.

4) The B question. Started at the wedding reception. Apparently people give up after about six months when it becomes obvious a honeymoon baby is not on its way.

5) Dinner. Pre married life dinner was usually a passing meal of toast or eggs or something microwaveable in under three minutes as I transitted from work through my apartment and back out again. Now dinner is a full on meal. And man my husband can cook. Which I love, my clothes? Not so much.

6) The Budget. Yes we have one. It's on a spreadsheet and everything. And, with only being on one income at the moment, we're actually having to stick to it meaning the introduction of the words "That's not in the budget" into my vocabulary. Which is actually really good. We have a much better idea of where our money is going and we're a heck of a less likely to be lazy and grab takeout on Friday night when we know it'll mean we can't afford to go out with friends on the weekend :)

Seriously. Today, I actually had to suck it up to get my pants done up. I haven't had to do that in a long time.

Leading to most important mantra at the moment. I DO NOT NEED TO EAT AS MUCH AS JOSH!

So what about you guys? What was the biggest adjustment you had to make / what surprised you when you married / moved in with someone?