Some of us have been with our husbands for a long time. In my case, it’s 29 years. After a while, couples fall into a routine. You understand each other. You feel annoyed occasionally, but you learn to roll your eyes and get over it. After all, you do love him. Remember you said you loved him on that special day when you said for better or worse.

Still, over time you began to notice that things change a little as we get older. Sometimes the changes are good. Maybe your husband is more willing to pick up after himself. Or, he’s learned how to let you vent without telling you to “calm down.” Or, he finally stood up for you when your mother-in-law gets nasty.

That’s the “better” part that your vows refer to. Then there comes the “worse.” Here are ten examples of how things can get worse after your marriage hits a certain milestone. Keep in mind that the milestone is different for each couple.

Here are some examples of things that are happening at my house. I bet you can identify with them.

1. He drives below the speed limit and wonders why everyone is shooting him the bird when they go around him.

2. He sighs dramatically whenever you ask him to do anything.

3. He asks you to cut the hair out of his ears.

4. He cuts his toenails, and they fly across the room and leave a dent in the wall.

5. The TV is playing so loud that nobody can think.

6. He yells at the tv when the news is on.

7. He complains about ____________ (fill in the blank).

8. He sweats the small stuff like the cat eating the dog food, the dog eating the cat food, and the cat throwing up on his pillow.

9. He asks you to check and see if his nose hair is too long.

10.He looks you right in the mouth when you are talking. Five minutes later, he’ll stare at you blankly when you refer to what you just said.

Yes, ladies. That’s what life is like for an old married couple. Those of you who are newlyweds, well enjoy your time getting to know each other. That nose hair thing is going to come soon enough.

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