It's the hardest part.

When I got engaged, I asked a bunch of friends what they thought the hardest part of marriage was. Everyone seemed to give one of two answers. It was either (1) their family getting too involved, family drama, spending time with two families, something about the family and (2) was money- budgeting with what's most important to two people- since we all have different priorities, having enough money, something about money. Since getting engaged and talking about those issues, those two will most definitely not be a walk in the park. They will still take a lot of work and effort. However, I have come up with my own.

Time.

I think time will the the hardest. Budgeting time. Balance. How much time is okay to spend on homework, cleaning, work, church responsibilities, with family, with friends, etc? How much time should we need to spend together? We are, ultimately, each other's number one priority, no exceptions, but it's not like we can be the only priority. Like I've said earlier, you may recall, I would love to live peacefully on a deserted island with Clint for the rest of our lives. However, we are grown ups with lame responsibilities like getting educations and working. The other day I went to go sign for our apartment. Clint had gone twice or so before to look at our model and all that. I couldn't make it the times he went. Then, an apartment opened up and we had to make a decision fast. I had to go down to the apartments by myself to make the choices-without even seeing our floorplan! Several apartments were open and I didn't know which to choose. It didn't help that I couldn't reach him on the phone. As silly as this sounds, it was so frustrating that Clint couldn't be there with me. It wasn't his fault at all. He had a test to take and I completey understand that. I know he saccrifices so much for me already and I love him for that. Still, I felt like it was something I would have loved to share with him. If we see each other on a week night, it's only for about an hour. Weekend dates are still limited to a few short hours, because I have work early Saturday and church early Sunday and Clint has a lot of homework. Plus, with being sick I need more sleep and am exhausted and feeling sick pretty much all the time. We rarely get to talk throughout the day. It's not the way I would like it, but I guess this is the way it has to be for now. I hear it's better when you live under the same roof. At least we'll be able to see each other a teensy bit more. At least then he can tell me about his silly dreams over a bowl of wheaties in the mornings! Not gonna lie, I'm pretty excited for that. It's definitely a good thing we want to spend more time together, no? :) We just can't get enough of each other!

Any tips for time budgeting for two young marrieds? Two full time students, both working, with demanding educations. Someone please tell me you have a magic wand.

Have an anxious concern for the other's well being.
Presdient Hinckley

You guys, I am anxiously concerned for the well being of this handsome fellow.