Are you really ready for marriage?
1. Be sure2. Are you wife/husband material? 3. Can you commit forever?
Many couples who walk down the aisle do so with the wrong intentions, and lose focus of the real essence of what marriage is. As a result, many marriages fail when expectations are not met, or when reality hits.
Are you really ready for what will be the ultimate decision of your life? Here are some guidelines for navigating the journey:
You must spend time evaluating if this is the man or woman you desire to give your life to, and for. Don’t be fooled by the handsomeness or the charm. Evaluate for yourself if it is real love. The question to really ask yourself is, what does my partner do for me? It is not about pampering you or taking care of you; what this really means is, does he or she motivate you? Is he or she your best comfort? Is he or she the one you can vent to without being judged? Can you trust him or her with your heart? Does he or she push you to the highest level of your potential?. This is what you need to ask yourself, and if the answer to most or all is yes, you are sure.
It sounds nice to say Mr and Mrs, but marriage is more than a title, it is a lifestyle. You have to be a wife or a husband before you actually get married. Can you multitask? Can you handle managing a house? Do you have what it takes to be faithful? Marriage is more than romance, it requires a soul commitment.
It is all good and well to say yes, until the real test begins. When you think you are in love, you will make promises and a few months or even years after, those promises start to lose their shine. Love doesn’t abuse and love is loyal. Ride it out with the person you’ve committed to. Always remember, it won’t be a fairytales all day, every day.
Note that the line, for better or for worse, is very real. You have to know that no matter what happens, you will fight through the battles. As such, it is imperative that you spend the time and cultivate a transparent and healthy relationship with your partner.
