From the pen of Simcha Fisher

A bit of wisdom from a Christian woman (Who are sexier than
atheist women, because they submit to their husbands, and don’t indulge
in artificial sterility or prenatal infanticide. Sorry, God-haters. You
know it is true.)

Ten Things I Wish I Had Known as a New Wife

by Simcha Fisher Friday, August 26, 2011 

1.  You’re just an amateur, and that’s why your marriage isn’t perfect.
The first meal I cooked was disgusting, indigestible—but I learned over
time, and now I have the hang of it (with the occasional mealtime
disaster). It’s the same with marriage, which is a much more complicated
recipe to follow. Be patient with yourself and your husband, and be
patient with the relationship. You’re in it for the long haul. Things
that are worth doing take time to learn.

2.  Do not mention divorce. Do not even allow words
beginning with the letter “d” to cross your brain. If you’re hurt and
angry with your husband, but it was a valid marriage and he isn’t doing
any of the things listed in those abuse hotline posters in the YMCA
bathroom, then remember that you married a human being, not a god. You
can either work it out or learn to live with it, but no, you cannot
leave.

3.  Pray together every night, even if it’s just a
three-pack (an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be—the go-to evening
prayer for tired or lazy Catholics). If your husband doesn’t want to
pray, then snuggle up to him in bed and pray silently. The Holy Spirit
sometimes appears unable to distinguish between two married people, and
may react as if you’re praying together.

4.  Don’t be anxious to prove that you have a happy home by producing instant traditions.
Traditions take time to develop. It’s hard to have a complete-feeling
holiday with just two people, especially with no kids around. Also,
newlyweds are often poor. (Yes, the best things in life are free.
Christmas trees, however, are expensive; and so are the other trappings
of the holidays.)

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