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Re: Fun survey about your married life :)
How long have you been married/engaged/together? been Married for 25 days
engaged for 6 months, been together going on 6 yrs at the end of the month
What state do you live in? We live in Montreal, QC (Canada)
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
For now yes. Dream of living in Italy,that's where my husband is from, we've been twice already and 1 month is just not enough....
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
no not yet.. hoping to have at least 2.... (I work at a maternity store so I have baby brain 24/7 lol)
Any names picked out yet?
yes
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
saying "I don't know" a lot
What drives YOU crazy about them?
never putting out a new toilet paper roll
The worst part of cleaning your home?
Bathroom!
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
anywhere with my hubby is home to me!
Do the same about your other half
sweet, handsome, amazing, funny, spontaneous, romantic
How long have you been married/engaged/together?
Together 11 years Married 9 years
What state do you live in?
KY
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
Staying here
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
We have a 7 year old son
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
I need to control everything
What drives YOU crazy about them?
I wish he did more cleaning around the house
The worst part of cleaning your home?
It never stays clean for very long
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
our first home, we will live here forever, happily ever after
Do the same about your other half
no doubt about it, he is my other half in life
How long have you been married/engaged/together?
Been together 3 years, married 5 months
What state do you live in?
NC
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
Yes we are going to stay here.
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
Husband has 3 boys from previous relationship (2 baby mamas), but I do one atleast 1.
Any names picked out yet?
Kyle or Katelynn (husband hates both names but I don't care.)
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
Let him tell it a lot but I think its mainly my mean ways and lack of sex drive at times...
What drives YOU crazy about them?
Complaining and expecting different results from doing the same thing...
The worst part of cleaning your home?
When people interrupt me
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, ranch style, very spacious open concept, im simple and PAID FOR!
Do the same about your other half-
Definitely one of a kind.
X( X(How long have you been married/engaged/together? Started dating April 2012, Married June 2013.
What state do you live in? Arizona
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going? Staying here - love it and couldn't live anywhere else!
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want? He has two from his first marriage. I don't want any of my own; he's good with the two he already has.
Any names picked out yet? N/A
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy? Hmmm. I do a lot of things that probably annoy him, but he hasn't actually verbalized any of them yet!
What drives YOU crazy about them? Doesn't make his kids put their stuff away after a weekend at our house.
The worst part of cleaning your home? I don't, so the days the cleaning service doesn't come, it can be a bit of a pigpen. Oh, but I do clean the litter box. And that is a horrific daily task. Yuck.
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together Gigantic.
Do the same about your other half Loving.
How long have you been married/engaged/together?
Married 1yr 8 months, together for 6yrs 3 monthsWhat state do you live in?
We are British and we live in Scotland, UK
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
We would love to live in America (any state!) and hope to emigrate in the next few years.
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
None yet, but would like two or three. (I would quite like three, he wants two, we will see how we get on I guess.)
Any names picked out yet?
Hannah Rose for a girl, we can't agree on a boy's name but I would like James as a middle name after my Grandad.
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
I do loads of things that SHOULD drive him crazy but he is unbelievably calm and patient. I am a nagger and lazy quite needy but he never gets crazy.
What drives YOU crazy about them?
He has to examine every menu for ages then always ultimately orders the same thing.
The worst part of cleaning your home?
The bathroom. We both hate cleaning it so we end up playing chicken and letting it get worse and worse till someone can't stand it and cracks.
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
Family home, small country community, uncluttered.Do the same about your other half
Tall, bearded, very quiet, patient, caring.
How long have you been married/engaged/together? Married 8 years, together almost 13
What state do you live in? Oregon
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going? We want to stay. If we ever leave, it would probably be for a job opportunity. I would love to live overseas for a while someday, not sure where, but not right now. Probably will pursue that in retirement.
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want? None yet, probably want one or two
Any names picked out yet? Yes
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy? Complain about work
What drives YOU crazy about them? He can be pretty oblivious to what's going on, especially anything even remotely subtle of an interpersonal nature.
The worst part of cleaning your home? Dealing with clutter.
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together This one I'm sitting in right now, except with all the renovations completed.
Do the same about your other half In my darkest time, he's followed me to the ends of the Earth
Hi! I'm a newbie as well, I can't wait to get to know more people and hopefully make some friends on here
How long have you been married/engaged/together?We have been together for a year and five months/Engaged for 35 days/ Married 3 months.What state do you live in? We live in FlDo you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going? We're planning on staying here for a while but would love to move to either Tn or Nc.Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want? Our dog is our only kid right now lol. We do want to have 3 or 4 kids in about 5 years.Any names picked out yet? We do but we want our names to a be surpriseHow long have you been married/engaged/together?
- Married for 3 months, together for 2 and a half years!
What state do you live in?
-Washington
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
-My husband is about to start applying to med school, I'm hoping for somewhere on the East Coast! We would like to settle down with our family in Seattle though
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
- We have no kids, but we want two
Any names picked out yet?
- Yes but they are special and secret
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
- I exaggerate like crazy.... And I'm kind of a hypochondriac.
What drives YOU crazy about them?
- He leaves his socks balled up and throws them in the laundry basket. And then he leaves his undershirts inside his long sleeve shirts! Ugh.
The worst part of cleaning your home?
-Laundry, for sure.
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
- Cozy & Modern
Do the same about your other half
- Absolutely perfect
How long have you been married/engaged/together? --> 5mo / 1yr, 4mo / 2yrs, 5mo
What state do you live in? --> Virginia
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going? --> would love to go to Charlotte, North Carolina!
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want? --> no kids yet, maybe two someday
Any names picked out yet? ---> Camryn, Abigail (girl) , Liam, Nolan (boy)
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy? --> leave half full drink cups everywhere!
What drives YOU crazy about them? --> leaves dishes in sink, pees on the toilet seat, takes off work clothes anywhere....there is more but ill stop here, lol
The worst part of cleaning your home? --> Vaccuuming...very heavy, old vaccuum and i live in a townhouse (3 floors with wall to wall carpet...not fun...even the stairs, ugh!)
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together --> current home!
Do the same about your other half --> Im his princess!
married 13 years
live in NY
for now we will stay...but never say never
he had a son when we married. We will not have any children together
n/a
leave lights on, doors open, etc
doesn't use the hamper...piles clothes on floor
picking up clutter ( we have cleaning lady for bathrooms etc...)
We live in dream home. We custom built it . we both love it.
loves me unconditionally, has adorable dimples and only wants what's best for me
w long have you been married/engaged/together?
We've been together 7 years married for three
What state do you live in?
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
Currently we live in NYC but I would love to move somewhere I can have a yard for my future kids.
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
Any names picked out yet?
No kids yet,we are thinking 4-5. Names? He likes hey. Yes the word hey. >.<
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy? I am on point with just about everything, I tend to be an overachieving know it all.
What drives YOU crazy about them?
He has true OCD and I'm sorry but arranging cans labels to face a certain way is even to much for me!
The worst part of cleaning your home?
Having a hubby with ocd the job is never done.
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
2 bathrooms, big porch, fireplace, 4 bedrooms, formal dining room.
Do the same about your other half
Gone with the wind fabulous, loving,funny
How long have you been married/engaged/together?
Married= 2 years, 3 weeks as of Oct. 29th
We were engage for 1 year
Together = 7 years
What state do you live in?
The Greatest State in America...Texas!!!
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
We are staying put. We will retire in Mississippi where our farm home is
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
No kids. We want 2 kids. As long as they are happy and healthy we are good.
Any names picked out yet?
Boy = Jonathan Jr.
Boy = Reilly Rayborn
Girl = Abigail Grace (after his mom and grandmother)
Girl = Katherine Elizabeth (after my mom and me)
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
My constant shopping
What drives YOU crazy about them?
He is a huge procrastinator.
The worst part of cleaning your home?
If I had to clean, I have a maid. The bathrooms would be a problem for me. I am germ-a-phob
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
Brand-new, 1 1/2 story, luxurious, on acreage, sauna, huge master suite, closet ROOM, custom garage (for him)
Do the same about your other half
Sexually Sexy, Passionate, Loving, Captivating, Tender, Fun (with a Capital F!), Giving, Self-less (so I added one...sue me he's worth it)
I am also desperately bored at work TGIF!!! Fun!
How long have you been married/engaged/together?
DH and I have been together 8 years, married 3.
What state do you live in?
We live in Texas.
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
It depends on the day. Our families live near us and some days I dream of moving far FAR away. Other days, I am 100% content. If we moved, we would go to Tennessee. DH husband would be near his beloved Volunteers and I would have the chance to change scenery.
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
We have no kids but would like 2-3.
Any names picked out yet?
Too many. At this point, we have enough names to name an entire country.
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
I am ditzy. I forget things. Everything. It can be pretty annoying when you need me to, oh, I dunno, know where your keys are, pack for a vacation, make plans, keep up with wedding ringS, or function day to day.
Oops…
What drives YOU crazy about them?
OMG home boy does not realize that when I ask for dishes to be done, or floors to be cleaned (pretty much anything that we consider “his chore” as I have my own crap to do) I do NOT mean tomorrow or next week or once a year. I typically mean some time that evening. Drives me crazy!
I am also a tad OCD about the cleanliness of our house, which drives him crazy. It is a good thing we have going. J
The worst part of cleaning your home?
See above, and we have 2 indoor dogs.
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
Roomy, cozy, fun, simple, homey, one-story, big yard
Do the same about your other half
Funny, smart, handsome, patient, stubborn, hard-worker, manly, kind, simple
How long have you been married/engaged/together?
Married a year, together 3 years.
What state do you live in?
California
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
Staying in So Cal, if ever to move, perhaps the Carolinas. Visited and LOVED it
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
No kids yet, 2 or 3
Any names picked out yet?
A few. NOne for sure.
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
Lol, nothing, I am an angel.
What drives YOU crazy about them?
Leaves his work books all over the office floor.
The worst part of cleaning your home?
Dusting! I HATE dusting!
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
I love old homes with big wrap around porches. Hardwood floors, big windows, We don't have much of those around here and I think they are beautiful and so much character. I love old things.
Do the same about your other half
Definitely a gentleman. Makes me laugh, he is so goofy and funny, I love it. Studly
How long have you been married/engaged/together?
We've been married for <2 months, were engaged for 27 months and were dating for 27 months before getting engaged (4.5 years in total)
What state do you live in?
We live in Manitoba
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
Yes, both of our families are here and we couldn't imagine moving away from them.
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
No human kids yet but we'd like two. We have one furbaby right now, he's almost 8 months and 70 lbs but still thinks he's a lap dog.
Any names picked out yet?
I have a few but hubby doesn't like them so nope.
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
I never know where my house keys or phone are. Even if I just had them.
What drives YOU crazy about them?
How much screen time he has - video games, computer and TV. It's so hard to pull him away from it!
The worst part of cleaning your home?
It's so small that the moment its not perfectly clean it looks like a bomb has gone off in it.
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
LEED certified, in the country, acreage, cozy
Do the same about your other half
Sensitive, creative, athletic, thoughtful
Together 3 and 1/2 years, engaged 9 months, married almost 4 months
What state do you live in?
IL
Do you plan on living in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
Iowa
Do you have kids yet and how many do the two of you want?
We want three
Any names picked out yet?
Lance, Chase and Stacy
What is the one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
I wonder off in stores to look at stuff and it takes him forever to find me.
What drives YOU crazy about them?
He is so cheap that he buys one ply toilet paper.
What is the worst part of cleaning your home?
The toilet
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together.
Old farm house.
Do the same about your other half.
loyal kind smart
How long have you been married/engaged/together?
Married for just over a month, but together for a little over 6 years
What state do you live in?
We live in North Carolina
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
We will head back to Texas as soon as the military allows
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
2-3!
Any names picked out yet?
Maybe Aiden or Liam for a boy.
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
Nag. I always ask if he did something, if he will do something, etc,etc.
What drives YOU crazy about them?
He loses things. ALL. THE. TIME.
The worst part of cleaning your home?
When he comes home and destroys my clean house
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
Beautiful Texas home. Huge bathroom/closet.
Do the same about your other half
Handsome. Intelligent. Funny. My best friend
I'm a newbie too
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How long have you been married/engaged/together?
We have been married for 11 days now and we have been together for 6 years.. High School Sweethearts
What state do you live in?
Mississippi..
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
Right now, we are not sure just enjoying life but I would love to move to FL..
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
My husband has a beautiful little girl. I'm a stepmommy
.. but I would love 3 more babies (I love kids)..
Any names picked out yet?
Yes and I will be doing a JUNIOR if we have a little boy..
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
Kissing on him too much lol.. I love kissing on his cheeks 24/7! lol
What drives YOU crazy about them?
He puts his dirty work clothes beside the laundry basket, instead of actually putting them IN IT.
Drives me insane!!!
The worst part of cleaning your home?
I hate cleaning the bathtub so that's my husband's job..
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
Beautiful home in the country with a big yard and pool..
Do the same about your other half
Very charming, handsome smile, great personality, hardworking, smart, and loving..
I'll play.
How long have you been married/engaged/together?
We've been together 3 years, married for 6 months. We were best friends for 16 or so years before we started dating.
What state do you live in?
South Dakota.
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
We dream of moving to Northern Europe. Probably either Ireland, Norway or Sweden. Before that we'll probably be moving back to Colorado for H's job.
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
Call us crazy but we want at least four if not more. We both came from big families and loved it.
Any names picked out yet?
I've got one name I like.
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
I'm a bit of a workaholic. Working on work, working on school, working on cleaning/cooking. He's very laid back in comparison.
What drives YOU crazy about them?
Two things: One he's got no sense of time what so ever. He'll get caught up in something and six hours will go by without him noticing.
That brings us to the second one, he almost needs no sleep. He can stay up till four AM and get up at eight AM. Then go through his day without being tired at all. He doesn't drink caffeine. (Will admit I'm slightly jealous of this ability. haha)
The worst part of cleaning your home?
Cleaning the toilet.
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
Comfortable, cottage, rustic.
Do the same about your other half
Romantic, loving, perfect.
How long have you been married/engaged/together?
Together for 5 years, Engaged for 1.5 years, Married 8 months.
What state do you live in? North Carolina
Do you plan on staying in that state, if not where do you dream of going?
Yep we love it here
The only other state we'd consider is Texas but its really so similar here and we built a life here, we're looking forward to raising our kids here. I do love Texas but it will just have to be a good place to visit, and thats fine by me.
Do you have any kids yet, how many do the two of you want?
Not yet, Just started "trying" though. How many is still up for debate. I'm firm on 3 and DH is firm on 2 so we'll see.
Any names picked out yet?
Austin Curtis for a Boy and Carly *something* for a girl.
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
I'm a little messy and unorganized. (I really don't mind a little clutter)
What drives YOU crazy about them?
He's a clean freak or and he hates clutter - can't stand a neat pile on the counter... But he's so unsanitary - his bathroom is disgusting, he will eat straight off a dirty table or counter.
Our differences just amuse us by now.
The worst part of cleaning your home?
Organizing/ cleaning clutter..... or DH's bathroom lol
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together
Open Floor plan Big kitchen
Do the same about your other half
Funny, Committed, Hardworking, Loving, and Stubborn
How long have you been married/engaged/together?
Together for eight years this April, married for one year the same month.
What state do you live in?
Sunny California.
Do you plan on staying in that state? If not, where do you dream of going?
So far the plan is to stay put as we both have good jobs, our immediate families and most of our friends here. A couple of pals have tried to tempt us to move to their home states, though, and I do have to admit that I've always loved the thought of living in a place with more rain, and maybe some snow...
Do you have any kids yet, or want kids? How many do the two of you want?
We do want kids (I wouldn't mind 3 to 5, but he seems to be pretty set on 2... 3 at most), but not until after we have the space for them. Our apartment is a death trap for children so we MUST have a house. We're getting rid of debts and building up our down payment fund, but in the meantime, our new kitten is our "warm-up baby" to see how responsible we can be with another little life.
Any names picked out yet?
We have three girl names and two boy names picked.
What is one thing you do that drives your significant other crazy?
I don't communicate well when there's an emergency because I can't think that fast. If there's a car about to cut us off or I'm about ready to drop and break something, all I can usually manage to say to him is, "Aack!" or, "Whoops," rather than, "Watch out for that car!" or, "Omigod, help me catch this!" I also don't always wait for him to give his input or help me complete certain tasks or make decisions, like I should. If I get impatient and decide I want this taken care of NOW, I go ahead and do it my way. Sometimes it works and he doesn't mind, and other times... oops, it turns out he actually cared about having a say in that one.
What drives YOU crazy about him or her?
He has a skill for making piles that don't get tended to until I get super vocal about them. Piles of papers and magazines on his side of the office, RIGHT by the paper shredder, with the statement that he'll go through and shred things at the end of the week. Piles of dishes in the sink and on the counter, RIGHT by the empty dishwasher, with the statement that he'd rather put in everything at once than load items as he uses and rinses them. Piles of shirts on the closet or bedroom floor, RIGHT by the hamper, with the statement that he will wash these items in their own separate load any day now.
The worst part of cleaning your home:
Dust. Is. Constantly. Everywhere. Bathrooms and vacuuming aren't much fun either.
Describe your dream home in any many words as the years you've been together.
Two-person tub in master bathroom. Enough bedrooms.
Now do the same about your other half.
Witty, compassionate, sensitive, stubborn, bright as they come.