Funny Marriage Memes (and the Advice Behind Them)

Funny Marriage Memes (and the Real Advice Behind Them)

Every marriage meme is funny because it’s true for somebody. These are our original marriage memes, and under each one is a link to the guide that deals with the real problem behind the joke. Laugh first, then use the guide to fix it, or send both to your spouse.

Chores and the house

Marriage meme about the trash tower: when a piece of garbage falls off, you have to take it out — The trash tower rule: it’s nobody’s problem until it falls over.

Read: Chore chart for couples: how to split housework fairly

Marriage meme about folding a towel the wrong way — There’s a right way to fold a towel. He’s about to do it the other way.

Read: Fighting over small things in marriage: what the towel fight is really about

Marriage meme about not being able to figure out the right way to load the dishwasher — The right way to load the dishwasher is a mystery to one of you.

Read: The honey-do list: how to make it work without nagging

Marriage meme about the razor double standard — The razor double standard: some things are shared, some are not.

Read: Personal space in marriage: how much alone time is normal?

Talking, listening and deciding

Marriage meme about a text that starts with honey, I love you but — The text that starts with “honey, I love you but…”

Read: My husband forgets everything I tell him: what helps

Marriage meme about constantly asking each other where to eat — Marriage is two people asking “where do you want to eat?” until one of them dies.

Read: “Where do you want to eat?” Decision fatigue in marriage

Marriage meme about exhaustion and a two hour nap — “You napped for two hours today.” Never say this to a tired spouse.

Read: Keeping score in marriage: why it backfires

Marriage meme about comparing his family and her family — When he starts comparing “his family” and “your family.”

Read: When your husband won’t set boundaries with his parents

Romance and real life

Marriage meme about texts before and after marriage — Texts before marriage and after marriage.

Read: How to flirt with your spouse: 25 ideas

Marriage meme about social media versus real life — On social media: “best friend and soul mate.” In real life: the chocolate lava cake.

Read: Comparing your marriage to other couples: why it hurts and what to do

Different habits, same marriage

Marriage meme about a spouse who has only seen the first three Star Wars movies — When you discover she’s only seen Star Wars Episodes 1, 2 and 3.

Read: Different interests in marriage: how couples with nothing in common stay close

Marriage meme about waking a sleeping spouse to show a cat video — “Are you awake? I want to show you this cat video.”

Read: Night owl and early bird: different sleep schedules in marriage

Marriage meme about asking to try a bite of your food — When she asks to try a bite of your food.

Read: 50 marriage jokes and one-liners every married couple will get

Frequently asked questions

Can I share these marriage memes?

Yes. Please share them with a link back to this page so friends can find the rest.

Why are marriage memes so relatable?

Most of them poke fun at everyday habits every couple shares: chores, texts, naps and who decides dinner. Laughing at them together is a healthy way to bring up small irritations before they build.

What should I do if a meme hits too close to home?

Use it as a conversation starter. Send the meme and the guide to your spouse, and talk about it when you’re both calm. If the same issue keeps coming up, a couples counselor can help.

Marriage Bliss offers general information and humor, not therapy.

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