Marriage can actually be beautiful, unlike what most men like to discuss . When we asked the male readers what they love most about being hitched, here’s what we heard: It’s often the little things, like going grocery shopping and waking up next to you, that make life extra blissful for married men. Let’s got through some of the more interesting bits... Friends Forever
“To me, the best thing about being married is having someone by your side as you evolve and grow older. Although our likes and dislikes have changed a lot since we met, we’ve gone through all those changes together, from barhopping to antiques shopping, from partying to volunteering. We haven’t grown old together yet, but we have grown up together - and we’re still the best of friends.”
Abheek, Bank employee
Cruising the Aisles
“This is going to sound weird, but I love going grocery shopping with my wife. First of all, it’s a lot more fun doing it together than alone. Plus, you know that cozy feeling you get when you go grocery shopping with a new girlfriend and you imagine what your future together will be like? It’s like I get that every time with my wife. It reminds me that we’re a team, working together to provide for our family.’
Apurav, MNC executive
More Mattress Time!
“Everyone told me that once you get married, your sex life is over. Boy, they were wrong! After 11 years of marriage, I can’t remember my wife ever, I mean ever, turning me down for sex. In fact, I have to admit; sometimes I can’t keep up with her!”
Anshul, BPO executive
Decisions, Decisions
“What I love most about being married is that I have someone to share the big decisions with: I always turn to my wife for her opinion and support. I recently quit my job and started my own business, and having someone to listen and act as a sounding board, made it a lot easier to take such a scary risk. It’s still nerve-racking, but I feel better knowing that my wife will be there for me no matter what happens.”
Vibhor, entrepreneur
Best Nest
“I love coming home and talking about my day with my wife, instead of coming home to an empty apartment, like I did when I was single. I never realised how lonely I was until I got married. Even if I go out without her, it’s great to come home and tell her who I saw and what we talked about. I don’t even like going on business trips by myself anymore; the best part about going away is coming home and seeing my wife waiting for me at the airport.”
Krishna, CA
Toss the Little Black Book
“The best thing about being married? Never having to go on another lousy date. Whenever I hear my single friends complain about their dating lives, the first thing I say is, ‘Thank God I don’t have to go through that anymore!’”
Saurabh, Engineer
Ready Dinner
“I actually love cooking for my wife. It’s nice to have an appreciative guinea pig that’s willing to suffer as I try to remember what the heck the chef put in that sauce last night.”
Dinesh, Real estate consultant
Hold Me Tight
“I love having someone to spoon and cuddle with at night. There’s nothing better than falling asleep with my wife in my arms. It’s the warmest, cosiest feeling in the world.”
Manish, Doctor
Wash and Wear
“I’ll admit it: I looked like a total bum before I got married. I stink at doing laundry and mending clothes, so I was always wearing stretched-out, holey sweaters and wrinkly shirts. I was, like, ‘Iron? What’s that?’ I know it sounds incredibly retro, but I was so thrilled when my wife took over laundry duties. Now I’m actually presentable, thanks to her.”
Rohit, Journalist
Buddying Up
“To me, marriage is the ultimate buddy system. You know how at a summer camp, they never let you swim or use a canoe without a ‘buddy’ to make sure you’re safe? Life is the same way: The older I get, the more I appreciate having someone looking out for me. Sure, you can manage as a single person, just like you can sort of manage a canoe by yourself, but it goes much more smoothly when there are two.”
Jai, Research scholar
Two Little Words
“I just love saying the words ‘my wife’. It gives me this little thrill every time, like, ‘Wow, she really said yes! We’re really a family now!’”
Punit, Lawyer
