The Things Marriage Teaches You...

... at least after the first 7 weeks of being married.
1. You become musically old and outdated really fast.  I haven't been on iTunes once, I listen to one Pandora station at work every day, and I haven't listened to my iPod.  In fact, I haven't seem my iPod or ear buds since the big day.  I've heard several song references that I've actually had to look up or ask my husband about.
2. It's not about you anymore.  But, seriously.  I know everyone says that, but it's impossible to understand until you actually get married.  I was used to deciding what to do with my money, what I got from the grocery store, and what I did every day on my own without speaking to anyone about it.  Now, all of those things and so many more must be discussed with, and I believe sometimes based on, the other person in your life.  It's the most difficult adjustment to get used to, but it is absolutely the most rewarding to have one person in your life that you want to be (and can greatly help to be) happy every single day.
3. It's not all up to you anymore.  Being selfless also comes with being a team.  I now am able to see it as a wonderful thing that I don't have to decide what to do with our money alone, I have someone else to buy and make food for, and I can make plans with my best friend any day I want!  And coming home from work to a freshly-cleaned home, clean dishes, and no dirty laundry is quite nice once in a while.
4. Every baby commercial makes you stop whatever you're doing and smile like an idiot.  Even more than before you were married.  And then hear, "Don't get any ideas..." from your husband in the other room.
5. It's easier to gain weight.  I don't know whether it's the homemade food so often, business of a day that doesn't allow time for the gym, or subconscious knowledge that you're husband is stuck with you, but marriage has something about it that allowed me to easily justify many things I wouldn't do before.  However, I'm working hard to disprove the stereotype that every newlywed women cuts her hair and gains weight within the first year.