Before YES, consider this

Before YES, consider this

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Are you getting to the stage where you are thinking the proposal is coming or you’ve started discussing the next step in your relationship?

Once you’re married it is a legal partnership, you are joined as a couple and sometimes this can change the dynamics within your relationship.

It is always good to discuss your reasons for looking at the next step of marriage, they could include:

  • Simple – you love each other
  • It is religiously important to you both
  • You want to provide a stable environment for any children that may be involved from previous partners or you may have together
  • You want to show your commitment to each other
  • It’s a great excuse for a party

It you are unsure if marriage is the right step for you both you could consider:

  • Seeing a councilor to discuss your relationship
  • Speak to a member of your church
  • Speak openly with family

Though it seems obvious, and you have probably already discussed it, you do want to consider that you both agree on aspects that are involved in a permanent commitment, some of which may include:

  • Where you will live
  • How will you deal with finance
  • How will you handle disagreements
  • Do you both want children
  • If you have children from previous relationships how will your marriage affect them
  • Do you agree on what you want for the children and how they shall be raised
  • How will you deal with each other’s families
  • Future goals as a couple
  • Future goals of each of you individually
  • Will you support each other emotionally

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