marriage vs. dating

dating: every morning when you get up, you drink your coffee and read the email he sent you
marriage: every morning, you wake up together, and he makes coffee for you.

dating: you spend hours in front of the mirror, because you think you have to look perfect.
marriage: you know that they still love you no matter what you look like.

dating: you're afraid to show your flaws.
marriage: they know your flaws and love you anyway.

dating: you spend hours cleaning and making everything "just so" when he comes for a visit.
marriage: you realize spending time together is more important...

dating: you're nervous around him at first...
marriage: you're totally comfortable...

dating: you like him... alot
marriage: you love him... with all your heart

dating: you wonder if you'll die an old maid...
marriage: you see yourselves growing old together...

dating: you can't wait to get the mail...
marriage: you can't wait to get home...

dating: you wonder if they love you too...
marriage: you know they do.