Saturday Reflections with Bro Dee
Marriage is realizing “almost ready” means 40 more minutes, three outfit changes, and a quick hair redo. It’s giving your opinion just so she can confidently choose the opposite. It’s watching her “organize” by moving the same pile of stuff to a new location and acting like it’s progress.
You’ll lose your favorite hoodie—she’ll borrow it once and suddenly it’s hers. You’ll freeze under the “Arctic” thermostat while she insists it’s still too hot. You’ll learn that “I don’t want fries” means she wants half of yours, and “Do whatever you want” means don’t even think about it.
A “quick” Target run becomes a three-hour saga, and somehow, the living room rearranges itself again. Then comes the ultimate test—driving seven hours while she gives directions, scrolls social media, naps, and wakes up to critique your route.
If you’re not ready for all that, you’re not ready for marriage.