Last year around this time I wrote, “I return a married man.” For effectively our whole relationship, Hope and I have lived together, making the transition to married life much easier. If you know the person you’re marrying and have a good foundation in your relationship, it’ll seem like any other year. We had plenty of time before getting married to work through any issues and discuss how to live together and handle most situations. Read more: Column: It’s been a good summer of firsts