When my wife and I were dating, we'd spend hours having deep, meaningful conversations about our lives and dreams.

Now, most of our communication involves a series of interpretive grunts about whose turn it is to empty the dishwasher.

We started our wedding seating chart with a simple diagram.

It quickly evolved into a complex flowchart, complete with 'demilitarized zones' and 'mandatory buffer tables'.

When my wife and I were dating, I'd bring her flowers just because.

Now, if I bring home the correct brand of paper towels, she looks at me like I just won the lottery.

We tried to plan a simple wedding, but our families had other ideas

Now our 'intimate gathering' has a waiting list and a VIP section