Saturday, November 16, 2013

The REAL Reasons Why I Should Get Married

I've been thinking about all these posts floating around Facebook about what marriage is really about. So after skimming one of them, I decided I should write down some solid reasons why I want to get married. You know, to really think about what I want and then make a plan to get there. So this is what I've come up with so far... I guess I'm not sure if marriage is really for me. But maybe in the next 15 years I'll figure it out.


Reasons why I should get married:
1. So I no longer have to sleep on the pull out couch when everyone else gets a real bed on family vacations.
2. So I can afford a 1 bedroom apartment in DC. (I long for the days of becoming a D.I.N.K.)
3. So someone else can take the trash out, dust, and do laundry.
4. So I don't have to cook for 1 (or every day).
5. So someone else can change the smoke detector battery when it goes off at 11:45 pm on a Tuesday night.
6. So someone can accompany me to  the things I want to do in DC that no one really wants to do with me.
7. So I can justify buying furniture and artwork that I want.
8. So I can likely double or triple my DVD collection.
9. So I can stop being asked if I'm seeing anyone.
10. So I can finally learn how to dance.

When someone asks if I’m still single

I’m like:

4 comments:

Amy said...

Ha! This list really resonated with me - especially #1. I remember one family reunion at a beach house where I was stuck sharing a super-uncomfortable hide-a-bed in the main living area with my teenage sister while everyone else retired to their private rooms with private baths and thinking this is why I need to get married.

I think you've totally nailed some of the real perks of marriage :)

Melanie said...

Hide-a-beds are the WORST! I'm glad you're enjoying the perks of marriage! :)

Frannie said...

This list is awesome! I stumbled upon your blog via a friend's blog, and have to say I really enjoy reading this! And the Arrested Development reference is fabulous!

Melanie said...

Hi Frannie! Glad you like the list. :) If you have any other to add to it, feel free to share!