💍 To marry or not?

[The Vows of Commitment]( Consider carefully your commitment to marriage and partnership. Though we make many commitments throughout our time on earth, few have a lifelong impact on the path our lives will take. The decision to marry someone you love -- to bond yourself to them completely -- is unlike any other and can reshape your existence. When two people have similar goals, values, and needs, marriage can result in a lifetime partnership of love and respect, shared laughter and tears, friendship, and intimacy that is ultimately fulfilling. Love is often cited as the sole prerequisite for a strong and stable married life. However, the decision to get married should be made with the mind and the soul, as well as with the heart. Carefully considering whether you truly want to get married, both individually and as a couple, can ensure that if you do choose to marry, your relationship can grow to unimaginable depths. The decision-making process you employ to determine whether you should marry should be a thoughtful and honest one in which you appraise not only your partner but also yourself. Consider that love and attraction do not guarantee long-term compatibility. If your relationship is not secure, marriage will not make it so. Likewise, if your partner is not as attentive, loving, or kind as you would like, your becoming spouses will not change that. Marriage has no power to permanently fill any emotional or spiritual gaps in your life. Before you choose to marry, ask yourself whether you and your partner are adept at resolving conflict, can speak openly to one another, and fully respect one another. Your attitudes regarding the nature of marital commitment, children and child-rearing, and marital roles may be the same or they may differ. It is your shared responsibility to discuss your similarities and come to agreements regarding your differences that will predict how successful your future marriage will be. Oftentimes, younger couples rush into marriage just for the wedding dress, the ring, the party, and the honeymoon. Would you still be willing to be married if you couldn’t have these things? Remember that planning a wedding is simple when compared to the intricacies of nurturing a marriage. The honeymoon and nesting period will eventually wear off, and what you are left with is a partner for life. When you work together with your partner, reassure and support one another, and are honest about your feelings regarding marriage, you’ll come to the right decision.  [PRINT](  [SAVE](  [DISCUSS](  --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [If He's So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad?]( by Avery Neal In order to find contentment with a partner, it's imperative to understand what is healthy and unhealthy behavior in a relationship. In this course, psychotherapist Avery Neal gives expert advice on how to heal from mistreatment and attain greater clarity around grounded, balanced love. With the support of mindfulness practices and journaling exercises, you'll learn to set boundaries and uncover your core needs to feel more fulfilled and at peace. By the end, you will emerge empowered, with the tools needed to journey toward a loving, supportive romance. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [21 Days of Prayer to Change Your Life]( 2. [Lose Emotional and Physical Weight With Tapping]( 3. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 4. [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( 5. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 6. [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( 7. [4-Minute Metabolism Booster]( 8. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( 9. [Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter]( 10. [Change Your Life With Energy Medicine Yoga]( New Courses • [Yoga for People Who Can't Touch Their Toes]( • [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( • [Resistance Band Workout Anytime, Anywhere]( • [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( ©2022 [Everyday Health, Inc](. All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subscribed as {EMAIL}