I didnt read this entire thread, so hopefully this hasn't already been covered: Good advice for any man who is about to be married is to develop a serious drinking problem. Nothing stabilizes a union more than one of the partners being half-cocked at all times. If your wife ever says anything disparaging about your newfound alcoholism, smack the crap out of her. If she doesn't like it, show her the part of the bible that says a husband is allowed to beat his wife. Gotta lay the ground rules early bro, or that chick will run your life for like the next 3 or 4 years. Also, PIITB on your wedding night, whether she agrees to it or not. Ground rules, bro. Ground rules.