I downsized from a 3-bedroom to a 2-bedroom when I got married. There's one thing I miss.

The author and her son moved into her husband's 2-bedroom townhome.

Courtesy of Ashley Archambault When my husband and I got married, we had to decide where to live.

My son and I ended up moving into his 2-bedroom home.

There are a few pros, but we didn't consider how much we'd miss having a guest room.

When my husband and I got married, we each had our own homes.

I had a one-story, 3-bedroom home, while my husband had a 2-story, two-bedroom townhome .

At first, we compared the pros and cons of each house.

For instance, my house had a large yard, which can be a perk size-wise, but lawn maintenance was a chore.

While my husband was willing to move, we ultimately chose his house, mainly because it was so close to his job.

I knew from experience what a blessing an easy commute is, and I didn't want him to have to give it up, so we decided to consolidate.

My son and I moved from our 3-bedroom home to my husband's 2-bedroom townhouse.

I was giddy when we got married, and thinking more about moving in together and planning our wedding than the long-term realities of living in a smaller home.

The lack of an extra bedroom was an issue we didn't foresee My son and I still occasionally miss our old home, but I don't regret selling my home and moving in with my husband.

The worst part of downsizing has been no longer having a guest room.