Katharina Buczek
In these instances, do you jump to getting angry at your partner, or do you try to understand what went wrong and work on fixing issues together?
How you emerge from these inevitable day-to-day problems will all come down to respect and how you view your partner. And, of course, how they view you.
So, before you walk down the aisle, be sure that you both actively work to see each other’s best qualities and intentions.
7. Can you and your partner speak freely with one another?
When it comes to sharing a life with someone forever, feeling embarrassed or awkward about broaching serious topics just will not fly.
This can lead to secrets, resentment, trust issues, and pent-up frustration. In turn, be sure that you feel comfortable talking about anything and everything with your partner before you tie the knot. At the same time, show your partner that they are able to do the same without fear of judgment or embarrassment.
After all, you both will have to navigate countless issues together. So, being upfront and on the same page is crucial if you want to be there for each other.
8. Are you and your partner dedicated to working through challenges?
It is inevitable to have misunderstandings and fights in all relationships– familial, friendly, and romantic.
But when these challenges arise, how will you and your partner handle them? Do you run at the sight of trouble, or do you double down to figure out solutions? At the same time, how does your partner respond to conflict?
It is completely unrealistic to believe that your marriage will be without its own roadblocks. So, try to understand how you and your partner can plan to resolve them together– and figure out if you both are dedicated to doing it for the long haul.
