Arrr, me hearties! Listen up, ye betrothed buccaneers and lasses, for Blackbeard be sharin' some sage advice for the journey ahead.

Afore ye tie the knot and sail into matrimony's waters, remember this: real life ain't no fairytale from the likes of Walt Disney. He be a great entertainer, but "Happily ever after" be but a fancy phrase to keep ye landlubbers smilin'.

For the gents:

Learn to utter "I be sorry" like it's yer favorite sea shanty, even when ye ain't at fault. And let the lass think she's the captain of the ship, even if ye be steerin' from the shadows.

As for the treasure chest of finances, just know this: what be hers stays hers, and what be yours might as well be hers too.

In marriage, me hearties, every day be a new adventure on the high seas. Remember, there be only two surefire ways to rile up a lass: anything ye say, and anything ye do.

And in the art of debate, the gent should always have the last word—and it should usually be "aye" to her buying whatever shiny trinket catches her fancy. Otherwise let the lady have the last say.

And for the ladies:

The only time ye'll change a man be when he's still in his swaddlin' clothes. Don't let the sun set on yer wrath, for a peaceful sleep be better than any buried treasure.

Agree to let him chart the course on the big decisions, but get him to agree that ye shall keep a steady hand on the tiller for the small ones. By the time he realizes that there has never been a big decision made, ye'll be as seasoned as an old sea dog.

Remember the words of wise old Einstein: Women hope they can change their man, men hope the women don't change. Best be ready for a bit of disappointment on both accounts.

And finally, me hearties, bein' a master of lovin' in the boudoir (bedroom for ye landlubbers) be grand, but don't forget to treat each other with kindness and respect for the other twenty three hours and fifty eight minutes o' the day.

Good luck, fair winds and beautiful sunsets to ye all! Arrr!