By Faith James
Love is never enough to get married to someone!
One of the most important decisions you will ever make in life is whether or not you are ready for marriage.
Here are four important indications that show you’re prepared for marriage before you say “I do” to the one who has captured your heart and walked down the aisle.
1. YOUR VISIONS AND DREAMS COMPLEMENT THOSE OF YOUR LIFE PARTNER:
To wed someone whose goals conflict with yours would be a mistake that would last forever.
Know your partner’s life pursuits and be willing to have intelligent conversations with them. Couples work together in marriage. If there is a disagreement, the team will not be able to achieve much.
One of the most indispensable indicators that you’re ready for marriage is to be on the same page when it comes to more all-encompassing issues like the number of children to have, where to live, job preference, career pursuit, and family roles.
A relationship that at first glance appeared to be perfect could end tragically due to incompatibility.
2. THERE’S TRUST EXISTING BETWEEN THE BOTH OF YOU:
Without the core element of trust existing between the two people, no relationship or marriage can flourish.
Even if you claim to love the person, a lack of trust will create friction and set your home ablaze. If you don’t trust the other person, you are not ready to get married. Building mutual trust in a partnership is a strong basis for a happy home.
3. YOU ARE READY TO COMMIT TO A PARTNER:
You can tell if you’re ready to be married or not by how well you are willing to be committed to a partner. Marriage is built on commitment, and you must always be willing to stick with your spouse.
If you can keep your word, overcome difficult obstacles, exercise patience, and have the discipline to devote to your partner, you are prepared for marriage.
Yes, I am aware that there may be times when you won’t like your spouse and might not want to get married, but if you can maintain your commitment, you can get through those trying times.
4. YOU ARE MATURE ENOUGH TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR PERSONAL LIFE:
Immature and irresponsible people who can’t look after their own needs will be unable to take care of their partner’s needs.
The capacity to support oneself is among the most crucial indicators of marital readiness. Marriage can lead to a certain amount of reliance on the other spouse, but neither spouse should be completely dependent on the other without the ability to take care of themselves.
Have a steady source of income if you’re a single individual before walking down the aisle.
Be prepared to assume responsibility for your spiritual and emotional well-being, among other areas of your life.
To be sharpened by another iron, you must first be an iron, as irons can only sharpen other irons.
Make sure the four keys mentioned above are in place before entering a marriage covenant.©