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The
Marriage Test:
Can My Relationship Withstand Turmoil?
Are
you ready for marriage? Most young couples
(and older) never ask that question before committing the rest
of their life to someone for better or worse. Of course, you
always think the worse will never happen so it’s a moot point.
Don’t count on it. About half of all marriages fail and most
within the first five years.
Marriages can be filled with turmoil beginning as early as
the honeymoon. After all, here are two diverse persons merging
into one with different ideas about everything from sex to
food. Sure you got to know each other somewhat during the courting
period but there is more truth than fiction in the old saying
that you never know a person until you marry them.
Maybe there should be a test to determine if your marriage
will succeed or fail. Actually, there are many such tests and
some declare a high percentage of accuracy. You can access
these tests on line, get them in books or have them administered
by a marriage counselor.
Questions vary and so do evaluations but taking a test, if
you are honest and sincere, can at the very least give you
an indication if you’re ready for a lifetime commitment. Taking
the test may indicate answers to important questions on whether
you believe marriage takes work or just happens naturally.
Few marriages succeed on a daily “let’s see what happens” basis.
Taking on a spouse means that you’re grown up now and must
behave like adults. Are you ready both emotionally and financially
to survive on your own? Or, at the first sign of trouble would
you ask your parents for help? A marriage that’s financially
and emotionally secure is more likely to succeed.
Can
you talk with your spouse? Do you have a lot of
give and take in the discussions or do they erupt in arguments?
Strive
to listen to your partner and be willing to change. Each partner
expects the support of the other whether right or wrong. It’s
a successful marriage that can accept change instead of demanding
it. As you work together to solve problems, the bond grows
stronger.
Do
you share the same goals? It’s extremely important to know
your partner’s dreams and ambitions. After the glow of the
honeymoon has faded, your life will be built around future
plans and dreams. If your philosophies differ, it will be difficult
to pull in the same direction.
Some questions may seem trivial but are far from it.
- Do
you think of your spouse when apart and do you anticipate
seeing
them?
- How often do you touch or kiss your spouse?
- Do
you share the same work ethics and views on politics and
religion?
Taking
a marriage test can give you a meaningful insight into
what might be in store for your marriage. But, regardless
of the
tests’ results, the ultimate success is up to you.
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by KissMeGoodnight.com
: 2009
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