The following is an "are you ready for marriage checklist." First are you ready to share your money. Marriages often fail because of disagreements over finances. If you are already in debt be honest with your significant other. There is nothing worse than marrying someone and learning that they are a step away from bankruptcy. Financial problems can be worked through, but honesty is required.
. Are you ready to forsake all others. Marriage means one man and one woman. If you still have wondering eyes then you may want to think about staying single for a while. Do you want children? This should be another of the important aspects of your checklist. If one partner wants children and the other does not, you could be in line for some unhappy times and arguments. Do you have common values and religious beliefs? These can be sources of discontent in a marriage. Do you like doing the same things? Strong marriages are built on friendships. Friends enjoy hanging out together and doing things together. When two people have varied interests, they might find themselves with separate lives which can cause them to grow apart.
