10 Signs You Are Ready To Walk Down The Aisle!
We all picture that day we will be getting married to the partner of our dreams in a Prime Time Live kind of wedding ceremony. Being ready and ripe for marriage is another thing though, as marriage is meant to be a lifetime decision.Β Thereβs no perfect way of knowing if youβre ready for marriage. For some it takes years to reach a conclusion, while others are pretty sure within months of courtship. Consider the followingΒ subtle signs hinting that you may just be ready to walk down the aisle.
1. VisualizingΒ The Future.
You cannot imagine your life without your partner. When you visualize the future, you see your partner as an important part of it, you dream of having a family with him or her and doing things together in the future, and you like the sound of that!
2. Long Term Plans.
If youβre comfortable making long term plans, such as leasing an apartment, with your partner without a hint of doubt and are confident that you can face challenges together then marriage could be closer than you think.
3. Complete Trust.
Youβve got over the initial anxieties about your relationship. No more second thoughts of where itβs headed or if thereβs someone else out there for you. If youβve reached a stage where you trust each other completely then youβre probably ready for the big jump.
4. Your Heart Says βGo.βΒ
When your heart feels at peace about being married, why not go for it?Β Β You may still be nervous, but deep down you recognize that you are well-equipped for the adventure of marriage. It is a gut feeling and instinct that only you have about whatβs next for your relationship.Β
5. Saying βIβm sorryβ Is Easy.Β
When you can truthfully and authentically say, βIβm sorry,β youβll have a skill thatβs needed in a long-term marriage. It can be so simple. Yet, why is it so hard to say youβre sorry? If you cannot say it, you may be destined for divorce if you decide to marry anyway. Thatβs the reality.Β Think again if you believe apologizing gives away your powerβ―itβs quite the opposite.Β
6.Β Youβve Learned How To Be Transparent.
When you are transparent it means thatΒ all your cards are on the table. Nothing is withheld.Β You can talk with your future husband or wife about anything: kids, cleanliness, money, sex, travel, dreams, work, family, politics and religion. Until you can easily disclose your true feelings about these subjects, just remain dating.Β
7. Compromise.
Youβve stopped living in a bubble thinking that marriage will solve all the persisting issues in your relationship. Rather, youβve started to realize that you both will always have to work out your problems and reach an amicable solution. Thatβs a strong sign.
8. Comfortable WithΒ Imperfections.
The number of years youβve been together shouldn’t be a reason to get married. However, if over the years youβve become comfortable with your partnerβs silly imperfections, dreams and life choices then you could be ready for a commitment of a lifetime.
9. You Are Mature.
You are at least 25 years old. It’s generally believed that once you hit the quarter mark you are mature enough to take an informed decision. It also means you are over the bloom of youth.
10. You Have Wedding Interest.
If you have started looking at and admiring peopleβs engagement rings or wedding bands, randomly stopping in front of wedding studios, and flipping through wedding magazines, you are definitely inclined toward taking the plunge soon.