43 Healthy Marriage Memes About the Expectations vs Realities of Marriage and Family Life (November 9, 2023)

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elina lee
Nov 9, 2023 2:00 PM EST

We've all grown up with this idealized version of the marriage and family experience. Many people enter marriage with high hopes and romanticized expectations, only to discover that reality is a little bit different. People often expect marriage to be a forever honeymoon filled with endless love and affection. And while love remains an essential part of marriage, it will require continuous effort and commitment to nurture your connection through all the ups and downs. 

Then there are those who believe that once you get married, it's all smooth sailing from there; conflicts will be minimal and differences will be solved easily. Reality check! Conflict is inevitable. In fact, chances are you will have more things to argue about once you're married. Disagreements are natural and can even lead to growth and understanding. That is if managed constructively.

But at the end of the day, it all comes down to you, your partner, and your mutual teamwork. After all, marriage and family are like sports - you have a team and the only way to succeed is if you work together.  

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  • 01
    @COFFEEN CRUSTS My husband minding his own business My hormones about to ruin both our days
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 02
    When I finally get around to washing my hair you did it. you crazy son of a Spicydisastermama you did it
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 03
    When I find my husbands shirt that was right where I said it would be.
    via thorsonnsworkshop
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    When I have to cough while laying next to my sleeping child but I'd rather choke on my own spit than wake them up SPICYDISASTERMAMA
    via @spicydisastermama
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    The camera roll on my phone after my kid gets ahold of it Spicydisastermama
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  • 06
    I know you just gave birth but I have some bad news. I have a tickle in my throat and the sniffles. Spicydisastermama
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 07
    My anxiety, me take on the day spicydisastermama and PMS watching
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  • 08
    When my friend tells me girls night out is going to be super casual e e spicydisastermama et ute
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 09
    GSPICYDISASTERMAMA my period my weekend plans
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 10
    My husband: Where are my shoes? Me: By the door. My husband: All right, then. Keep your secrets.
    via thorsonnsworkshop
  • 11
    Expectation when I follow a hair tutorial vs. reality @oneawkward mom
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 12
    Doctor: have you been drinking water, exercising, getting rest and practicing self-care? Me: @nofilterblonde have kids
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 13
    When you do a second lap through the drive-thru because your order was wrong Hi, me again @spicydisaster
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 14
    When my kid is about to rat me out to my husband about how many packages were delivered to the house Spicydisastermama
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 15
    When it's moms turn to hide in the bathroom e. LACK SAL Thes Spicydisastermama
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  • 16
    "What's your favorite position in bed?" Me: Near the wall so I can use my phone while it's charging
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 17
    WHEN THE KIDS BARGE IN DURING "MOMMY & DADDY TIME" SPICYDISASTERMAMA
    via @spicydisastermama
  • 18
    YES DEAR..
    via thorsonnsworkshop
  • 19
    Marriage lets you annoy one special person for the rest of your life. your ecards someecards.com
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  • 20
    Me and my husband pretending to be surprised when the Dog walker tells us our Dog wasn't good @MOMOF1ANDDONE
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  • 21
    Husbands are the best people to share secrets with. They'll never tell anyone, because they aren't even listening.
    via thorsonnsworkshop
  • 22
    Last night I asked my husband to put some spaghetti on the stove so I could start dinner when I got home. I came home to this... 804
    via thorsonnsworkshop
  • 23
    I came home and it took me 45 mins to find my wife. She is hiding in this couch. Pro tip: Marry your best friend.
    via anlyin
  • 24
    My husband and I having a stare off over who deserves to be more tired Not The Worst Mom
    via thorsonnsworkshop
  • 25
    THERE IS A SPIDER MY HUSBAND ISN'T HOME mematic.net
    via anlyin
  • 26
    WHY TO NEVER TRY TO LOAD THE DISHWASHER TOGETHER mematic.net
    via anlyin
  • 27
    Marriage lets you annoy one special person for the rest of your life. your ecards someecards.com
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  • 28
    WIFE: He treats our marriage like it's a talk show THERAPIST: Is this true? ME: *turns and winks at camera* We'll find out after the break @dafloydsta
    via anlyin
  • 29
    imgflip.com MAKE ME A SANDWICH IF I CAN STILL WALK TO THE KITCHEN AFTER YOU BANG ME, YOU DON'T DESERVE A SANDWICH
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  • 30
    PROLET Carrot Pich Cake You ALREADY ATE YOURS! SY
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  • 31
    HELP ME Wife said I could decorate the guest bathroom.
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  • 32
    James Breakwell @Xploding Unicorn Follow Marriage status: My wife refused to move, so I made the bed over the top of her. 7:56 PM - 11 Jun 2017 13 7,023 20,686
    via anlyin
  • 33
    Wife and I spent an hour trying to get the cat to turn off the lights so we wouldn't have to get out of bed.
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  • 34
    When wives want to go shopping... EXE EXE EXE EXE BE ENE 36 EXE EXE EXE BE BE XXXX
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  • 35
    20 When I asked my husband to "pack my lunch"
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    UDAD White M Advanced Whitening This is why my wife and I don't share a tube. Conte
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  • 37
    Sending my wife subtle hints.
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  • 38
    BABE!! JUST SHUT UP FOR 5 MINS
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  • 39
    I WAS TOLD THERE WOULD BE
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  • 40
    the key to a long relationship: keep the fights clean and the dirty your ecards someecards.com
    via anlyin
  • 41
    LOTTT MY WIFE SAID SHE'D BE READY IN 5 MINUTES
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  • 42
    "DO YOU PROMISE TO SHARE THE MILK, THE CATNIP, AND THE KIBBLE FOR AS LONG AS YOU BOTH SHALL LIVE?" "I MEW." imgflip.com "IMEW."
    via anlyin
  • 43
    RETWEETS Shirish Kunder @ShirishKunder Everything appears scary at first, gradually you realise it's fun. Except marriage, it's the opposite. 42 FAVORITES 50 10:48 PM - 28 Apr 2015 Following Rajesh Singh
    via anlyin

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