Katharina Buczek
“Do not marry someone until you have seen them stressed; until your relationship has been stressed.”
“That is how I knew my husband was the one! Our car got stuck in a snowstorm, and we both worked really well together to problem solve.”
“In my previous relationship, it would have somehow been my fault. We would not have gotten the car out until after a thirty-minute scolding about how stupid or irresponsible I was.”
Have You Traveled Together?
“Travel together for at least a week. I know that ‘travel’ may sound grand as it requires a considerable amount of planning and finances. But, hear me out.”
“A quick way to gauge all of the small things is to share personal space in a place that is outside of both partners’ comfort zones. And, a vacation is different than cohabiting because you are both away from familiar personal items and routines; it forces both of you to ‘unmask.'”
“Is the toothpaste cap on or off? How do they treat wait staff? How do they deal with stress when things go slightly off-plan? Are they a stickler for routines, or are they more chill? The list can go on and on.”
Have you considered these factors before committing to a serious relationship or marriage? What other things should hopeful couples take into consideration before tying the knot?
