When us ladies say " I do , " we mean it , of course . But that does n’t mean there are n’t incredible things about being single – thing that wed cleaning lady miss , no matter how small or on the face of it unimportant , and often in spite of otherwise utterly felicitous marriages . Getting hitched means compromise … which entail letting go of some single behaviors you ca n’t aid but still love .
Here ’s what a bunch of married women miss most .
Not having to share
" eat on ice cream in repose without my hubby taking Brobdingnagian raciness out of it while I ’m not looking . “– Morgana , 28 , professional dancer
" Having the bed to myself ! ! There is nothing like being able to sprawl out your limbs for a near Nox ’s slumber ! I always miss him when he is traveling , but it is such a luxury when he is gone and I get special elbow room all to myself . “– Katie , 27 , personal flight simulator
" take full ascendance over the remote . Now that I ’m get hitched with , my trash - TV binges have taken a backseat . “– Megan , 25 , adjunct manager of marketing enquiry
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Being able to do what I want, when I want
" Being capable to come and go whenever you wanted and not throw to check in with anyone was so fresh . Having that independence was emancipate , and though I love having a partner in crime 24/7 , it is nice to be able-bodied to do something on my own terms . So , certain I had to wrick down a unwritten invite to the Taylor Swift concert [ with my friends ] for my mother - in - law ’s birthday dinner . But that ’s what I signed up for . “– Kim , 28 , executive assistant and property manager
" Being alone sometimes and feature that time to yourself , non - interrupted – and having fewer duty . When you ’re married , you have no option but to reckon of your spouse , so I guess I can tag that as I miss being selfish . “– Danielle , 23 , recruiter
Having full control over my money
" Being able to shop as much as I want and not intend about how much I expend . Because hey , now we have a mortgage and have to bring through for tike we do n’t have yet . “– Samantha , 26 , masters in education
" Two language : shopping sprees . “– Sarah , 37 , abide - at - plate mom
Getting attention from other people
" stimulate free drinks at the bar and flirting . Although my hubby and I see short ways to flirt with each other , nothing beats that initial attraction and dalliance when you first encounter someone . “– Megan , 25 , assistant manager of marketing research
" I omit being capable to give my phone number to whomever I want , and I miss the excitement of fill new people at parties , barroom , or wherever . That anticipation before a date , wondering what the other person is doing … I escape those thrill . “– Regina , 31 , insurance rep
Eating random things for dinner and cooking new things
" I drop trying unexampled , creative meal when cooking . My husband is so finical and care passably basic foods – and of course I like to make meal he enjoys . So I ’ll just say we eat a lot of unlike version of Gallus gallus . “– Kara , 26 , register dietitian
" Having wine and tall mallow for dinner ! I used to have whatever I require for meal : cheese and crackers , pasty bears , or a Lean Cuisine . Now I endeavor to make substantial meal with meat and veggies that we both wish . “–Sara , 29 , executive assistant & situation manager
Having a clean space
" Not take in to [ pick ] up after someone else . I ’m not a maid . “– Samantha , 26 , professional in education
" I used to leave my flat , go to work , hail home , and have it reckon just like I leave it . Now , I ’m perpetually wash off dishes and sweeping . I feel like I ’ve turned into my mother . “– Breiz , 28 , instructor
Having idiosyncrasies that never got called out
" squeeze the toothpaste out of the thermionic tube the way I like it and shave just my calves in the wintertime . “– Morgana , 28 , professional social dancer
" I miss lying on the lounge without someone coming up behind me to involve what I ’m up to . “– Steph , 34 , event planner
" I always used to love doing exercising telecasting in my living room , sobbing along to crappy dramatic play , or doing weird stuff like having sparkler ointment for breakfast because why not ? Now , doing any of the above means I get made fun of . Relentlessly . “– Erin , 30 , marketing specializer
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