Art imitates life, and so do memes. I had the absolute pleasure of having been invited to one of my closest friends’ wedding this weekend (it was utterly spectacular!), so it’s only natural that I’d want to share a whole bunch of memes about married life with you, dear Pandas.
Our team here at Bored Panda has searched all over the net to find the very best and most spot-on memes about living as a couple in a long-term relationship. Some of these are cheesy and stereotypical while others are spookily accurate, but they all have one thing in common—they’re bound to get a chuckle out of you. Especially if you’ve ever been in a serious relationship before.
As you’re strolling down the aisle-- err I mean scrolling down the list, remember to upvote your fave marriage memes. Be sure to let us know which ones you related to the most and, if once you’re done with this list, you’ll find a boatload more memes right over here. Dearly beloved, shall we begin?
I wanted to learn more about healthy married life and quality long-term relationships, so I reached out to relationship coach Alex Scot, as well as wedding experts Anna and Sarah from The Wedding Society. You'll find Bored Panda's enlightening and in-depth interviews with them below. They're something that you don't want to miss if you're already married or if you're planning your wedding.
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According to Anna and Sarah from The Wedding Society, some people tend to focus more on the wedding than the marriage itself. "In the image-conscious, social media-driven world we currently live in, it's so easy to get caught up in the visual aesthetics of how your wedding looks. So much focus goes into planning the day that the actual reason for the day can get lost," they told Bored Panda. However, things are shifting toward a more authentic experience.
"Thankfully, there's a big trend now to go back to what's authentic, meaningful, and significant. That means focusing your day around highlighting what your relationship means to you rather than how the public think it should look. It's an amazing trend and we're 100% here for it."
Anna and Sarah noted that honeymoons can be incredibly important for the longevity and quality of married life. So it's important not to rush back to your usual routine immediately after tying the knot. "We do find that couples who set some time after the day for a honeymoon to spend with each other and celebrate what's just happened in your relationship together (rather than jumping straight back into day-to-day life) can be hugely beneficial," they said.
"You'll never get this time back so it's important to relish it. That said, it really doesn't matter how amazing your wedding is. If it's not formalizing a relationship that has a good foundation, it ain't gonna make the relationship last. That much we know for sure."
Meanwhile, relationship and self-love coach Alex walked me through the importance of having some alone time in a long-term relationship, how to pick a lifelong partner, and how to rekindle the spark of passion.
Alex fully believes in the saying, 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder.' We need to look after our own needs as an individual from time to time as well. "When we take time to ourselves, we are meeting our own needs, feeling autonomous, and it allows us time to miss our partner. Without regular alone time within our relationships, we can become drained and even resentful," she told Bored Panda.
I asked Alex how someone could tell if their partner is 'the one,' but she told me she doesn't believe in this idea. Instead, she has a more grounded approach than my idealistic version of dating. "What we should be mindful of when picking a lifelong partner is whether or not their core values align with ours, and to determine if they demonstrate healthy relationship skills (or if they are at least learning and implementing them)," she told Bored Panda.
I love being married to my husband. The pandemic actually confirmed that for both of us, thank god.
Well, let me join the club. ♡ To be honest, the pandemic made the two of us closer too. We had a nice relationship before too, but we were both pretty busy. With the lockdown, we had a chance to spend more time together in a different way, and the results are an improved relationship. It's one good thing that came out of an otherwise unfortunate situation.
Load More Replies...Say it LOUDER for people in the back. My exhusband would say things like, "I married her for her cooking" and constantly make fun of my British accent and lexicon. It was horrible
We are the happiest married couple of my hubby's friend circle. All his friends married only after getting their girlfriends pregnant, and bitterly regret having children (they love their children dearly, but very much didn't want them). And the wives all have the attitude that their husbands couldn't possibly do better than them and they should be *lucky* to have such a piece of sex on legs deigning to be a part of their lives. Hubby and I are just gobsmacked by the whole thing. Then we go home, cuddle on the couch and he apologises for leaving his socks on the floor!
I never understood why this "marrying because she got pregnant" is a thing still in a developed country. The US needs to loosen up a bit.
Load More Replies...I think that the word hate is used to often, and that it is okay for a moment to dislike your spouse and to not always have to agree with each other. I love my wife more and more everyday but some moments I do not like her.
This is true. In just about any relationship, disagreeing can happen. It becomes an issue when the disagreements are very frequent and/or severe.
Load More Replies...YES. People ask me, "Your wife let you do that?" And I say, "Of course, we don't have an antagonistic relationship!"
also stop the "Happy wife is a happy life" garbage. You should not have to sacrifice yourself to please another person. I have watched so many married friends sit in misery because of that stupid attitude.
Uh, that's doesn't sum up married life. She's right, but it's kind of the opposite of the other posts.
Does he do that in a mean way or did he do it playful. Some couples have their way of playing and it could be with words. I don't know you or your relationship so I don't know how far you and he will take a joke.
I think the whole pretending not to have feelings thing is due to men being seen as sissies if they share how much they care about anything. Especially being loving and caring about their spouses. They get called p***y whipped. I doubt any but a very few actually feel that way.
And this is why not to marry somebody without a sense of humor . Taking offense enough to kick out a spouse ... what a weird culture
And don't marry someone who is constantly making fun of you in spite of them knowing that you don't like those kind of jokes. It's a sign of respect, you know.
Load More Replies...the pandemic made me realize we're fine together for long periods. we do do our thing in different rooms a lot of course but rarely argued.
If that's your reaction to being called a "ball and chain" then you just might be one. FYI, it was never "normalized" in the sense you mean.
NO Lady, if that is the depth of your relationship, he'd be happier married to a wooden plank than you. Why the balcony? If that comment leads you to consider divorce, he's waaaaay better off without you. You are the reason men are single and not looking for you. respect to your husband for extracting the crazy out of the pond.
Wow, all that from one comment? Without even knowing the person's qualities, other than she finds this one thing offensive? If you would care that little for your partner, that one small request to avoid three words when referring to them would make you consider divorce.....just...wow
Load More Replies...In the relationship coach's opinion, fixating on the idea of 'the one' can actually be harmful. "When we get hung up on this concept of 'the one,' we are less present with whoever we are dating at any specific moment because of this fear or curiosity that something out there is better—which leads to serial dating."
As for anyone out there who feels like there's no spark in their relationship anymore, the key to rekindling it is getting playful. "For some reason, we step into adulthood, get into long-term relationships and believe we must 'adult' now and get serious, which leads us to denying ourselves of playtime. To get that spark back, go do something new together, play a game together, or revisit a nostalgic spot or activity."
Actually, it would be more interesting to keep the newspaper of the day AFTER the wedding, because there would be written everything interesting that happened at the wedding day...
Suzann Pileggi Pawelski and James Pawelski, a married couple who know the secrets behind building relationships that last, told me in an earlier interview that people should spend more time thinking about the actual marriage instead of planning the wedding.
“A wedding is magical day no doubt, and of course something to celebrate, but what about planning for all the days to come in our marriage which is intended to last a life-time? Many newlyweds seem to think that ‘happily ever after’ just happens. However, research shows it’s healthy habits that build long-term love," Suzie and James previously told Bored Panda.
"It’s interesting that it’s the only domain in our lives where we think that success will just happen without much effort of our own. For example, when it comes to our physical health, it would be foolish to think that merely buying a gym membership and working out once would strengthen our muscles and build flexibility (if only that were the case!. We all know that in order to increase our strength and tone our bodies we have to work at it regularly,” the couple explained.
“So, too, when it comes to our relational health. However, popular culture seems to romanticize marriage making people think that once you get married you can merely ride off into the sunset together. That’s obviously not the case. It takes work.”
My Hubby and I go for a 'B*tch Beer' at the pub... so we take as little stress home as possible...
According to Suzie and James, there isn’t necessarily a specific moment when you can say that you’re ‘ready’ for married life. Rather, it’s more about the willingness to work on ourselves and our relationship, helping both grow stronger. “As human beings, we are always growing, changing, and evolving. And so are our relationships," Suzie said.
"Being open, curious, and having a growth mindset about ourselves, and our partners, will help us be able to better navigate together in marriage. A marriage isn’t an end state but rather a beginning. It’s a process and a life-long journey. The more we seek to understand ourselves and our partners, the better equipped we will be to travel together on this beautiful, yet often challenging adventure,” the relationship experts said.
Then say you want something! Communication is important and I don't get the point of this!
Easy; just tell people that you're horny, and that you're going home to F*ck. No questions asked, and if you're lucky you won't be expected to attend any further events.
This is why I'm glad my fiance and I have separate bathrooms. She always does that!
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Around our household, most off days go like this: Fiance: We're gonna get so much done today! Me: Yes! (30 seconds later, we're cuddling on the couch watching Big Bang Theory) Me: Weren't we going to do something today? Fiance: Yeah, but we've got ti--holy crap it's 9PM already!? And this is why the dishes never get done on off days.
im sick of this meme s**t imma go watch reality TV and pet my sister's chicken
i'm f*****g done bro. you know what? imma just go watch georgenotfound with my cat.
Load More Replies...I hate how some people only talk about marriage and pretend that you can only be commited if you marry. This is not the 14th century anymore...
I think you can be totally committed but just think people should marry if they are. Our rights are different when we're married. It's why gays have fought for it. Otherwise there can be issues during medical events or financial issues or death. why not marry if you're totally committed?
Load More Replies...Around our household, most off days go like this: Fiance: We're gonna get so much done today! Me: Yes! (30 seconds later, we're cuddling on the couch watching Big Bang Theory) Me: Weren't we going to do something today? Fiance: Yeah, but we've got ti--holy crap it's 9PM already!? And this is why the dishes never get done on off days.
im sick of this meme s**t imma go watch reality TV and pet my sister's chicken
i'm f*****g done bro. you know what? imma just go watch georgenotfound with my cat.
Load More Replies...I hate how some people only talk about marriage and pretend that you can only be commited if you marry. This is not the 14th century anymore...
I think you can be totally committed but just think people should marry if they are. Our rights are different when we're married. It's why gays have fought for it. Otherwise there can be issues during medical events or financial issues or death. why not marry if you're totally committed?
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