So you thinking of saying I do soon, if you haven't said it already. Have you said I don't to a few marriage killing qualities in your life? What is more important is that one has experienced life as an independent
individual, is mature, and knows what marriage is all about, actually no one knows ALL about marriage until get into one. Marriage is about
love and sex, but it is also about the future, working together with another
person to help each other be the best you can be, both personally and as people
in a community. Most couples also hope to have children and so one has to think
about that too.
I recently came across an article on things one should
work on before saying yes to a proposal, and especially before you say I do!
Enjoy the article.
1. You've Dated
Around
We're not saying you have to pull a Jen Aniston and go
through tons of dudes before you find The One. But having a few solid long term
relationships under your belt does help you figure out what qualities are
important to you and what makes a relationship work-so you truly appreciate
your future hubs when you find him.
2. You Share
Similar Goals
Let's say he wants to do the suburbia thing stat, while
you'd love to travel the globe for a few years. If you get hitched, one of you
will end up disappointed...you're in separate mind-sets right now and
prioritize different things. Settle down with a man you're more or less on the
same page with: you both want to live in the city, you both want (or don't
want) kids, etc.
3. You Don't Want
to Change Him
Look, you don't have to adore everything about your guy.
But you do have to make peace with the fact that he's always going to sack out
on the couch and be glued to ESPN on Sunday afternoons, and he'll never stop
slurping the milk in his cereal no matter how many times you say it annoys you.
You can't change a man (but you can tweak him), and trying to will make you
frustrated...not to mention bitchier.
4. Your Connection
Is Tight Out of Bed, Too
When you first started seeing each other, staying between
the sheets all weekend was pretty legit. But for your bond to be strong enough
for the long haul, you need more than a physical connection-meaning you need to
know that you can have just as much fun together with your clothes on as you do
when they're off.
5. You're Not
Living Out a Bridal Fantasy
Sure, it seems like every time you sign onto Facebook,
another pal has posted pics of herself in a stunning white gown. Sigh. But
remember: Getting hitched isn't about the ceremony-it's about what happens
after your big day. You'd better be thinking about your future life with him,
not just your future bridal party photos (and how pretty they'll look in that
fab silver frame).
6. You Both Try to
Resolve Fights
After you have a disagreement, it may seem easiest to
apologize and move on-you know, do the whole "pretend it never
happened" thing and go forward. But sweeping conflicts under the rug only
sets you up for a bigger blow-outs down the road, because the issues will
likely resurface if left unresolved. If you can't talk things out rationally,
you're not ready.
7. Your Friends
and Family Dig Him
Of course, it's your life, so you have the final say.
Thing is, choosing a partner is a big deal, and your inner circle's input does
mean something. It's fine if a few family members or friends aren't huge fans
of you two as a couple; you can't please 'em all. But if everyone seems to
think you're a poor match, ask them why. They might be onto something.
While #1, 5, and 7 I think are relative, I can't stress
2, 3, 4, and 6 enough. Those are the points that will get you through the
day-to-day trails and triumphs of marriage, what some call the nitty-gritty. In
my opinion, open and respectful communication, friendship and good conflict
resolution skills are key for a healthy marriage.
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