When he proposes, you'll be eager to grab the ring, but you should look for signs he's the one you're meant to marry. The divorce rate is about fifty percent, which means that half of all marriages will fail. You don't want to be one of them, which is why you need to look for signs he's the one you're meant to marry. Here are some of the biggest things to pay attention to:
You shouldn't marry someone if you want a big family and he doesn't want any children. If you're going to spend the rest of your life together, you need to discuss where you're going to live, who's going to work, and how many children you want. If you have different visions of the future and aren't willing to compromise, then the marriage won't last. If you're on the same page, then it's one of the biggest signs he's the one you're meant to marry.
Think about how often you've lied to your man in your life--or this week. If you're always telling little lies without feeling guilty, then after fifty years of marriage, you'll feel comfortable telling bigger lies. You need to be with someone you trust and wouldn't dream of lying to or cheating on.
Couples fight. It happens. However, the way that you deal with your fights are of great importance. If you end up giving in to his demands after every fight, then you're never going to be happy. You need to find ways to compromise if you're going to move forward.
You're on the same team, which means you should split the chores, or at least divide them in a fair way. You shouldn't be the only one washing dishes if he had all of his friends over for a party. You should both take on as much responsibility as you can in order to lighten the load for each other. You'll only get lazier the longer you're married, so if things aren't fair now, they'll never be better.
Yes, the honeymoon phase will end, but that doesn't mean that you should stop showing affection. You can't stop being physical once you're married, no matter what sitcoms say about husbands and wives. Happy marriages involve enough affection to keep you both happy.
It's nice if your friends and family approve of him, but it's not the most important thing in the world. The biggest thing is that you're head over heels in love with him. You can't marry someone for money or for comfort. You should only marry him, because you're madly in love and can't picture your life without him.
If you're best friends, you'll never be bored. You'll always have someone to tell lame jokes to and to watch movies with. If you're going to go through the hassle of getting married, make sure you do it with your best friend. Otherwise, the stress won't be worth it.
Marriage is a huge deal, so don't jump into it if you aren't sure about how long you and your partner will last. You need to be sure before you say your vows. Are you dating someone that you're intending to spend the rest of your life with?