[mnmpeanut]

married, 14 years.

two boys, 13 and 7. the younger is the spitting image of me, the older one looks just like dirk would look if he were 5'7" and 13. hmmmmmmmmmmm.


have kids, but get most of your funtime stuff out of the way first (cruises, trips to vegas, etc) because, although you should always go on "dates", its pretty difficult to plan and / or afford the trips once the kids are there.

always give your spouse (and friends, and family, and everyone else, but especially your spouse) RESPECT - don't fight in public, no name calling or demeaning comments, don't make plans without consulting the other person, don't ask permission but always check-in, etc..

and, talk, scream, fight, whisper, whatever, but COMMUNICATE. she / he can't read your mind, even after 14 years.