Marriage is a beautiful thing when a man and a woman come together to swear to spend the remaining days of their lives together, this can only happen because of the love that has bonded them together. In this sense, Love is also a beautiful thing.
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Then I ask myself, why is there divorce in the society and why is the divorce rate high? Today I would like to share with you some questions you need to ask yourself before you say "I Do".
Am I ready for this journey
Marriage is a journey of " No going back" immediately you're married to a person, it already has a record legally and in people's hearts. The fact is that it's not only recorded in people heart's but also in God's book of marriage. Before you think of saying "I do" on the altar have you asked yourself "Am I truly ready for this journey of love"
Will I still be with my partner in times of challenges and pain
One thing about life is that life isn't a bed of roses so is marriage. Marriage isn't a bed of roses, there will be ups and down in marriage.
A man who married his wife when he still has money and looks good, then all of a sudden, after 2 years of marriage and everything turns upside down. Things aren't going well, probably he was sacked from his workplace or his company goes bankrupt. Will he still be able to hold himself? Will his woman still love him the way she use to love him? If there is no support from family and friends will they still be able to go on?
These are critical questions both couples need to ask themselves before they embark on this journey.
Marriage is like a long step and getting to the top, will take time.
Is the time, right?
There is time for everything. Before you say "I do" have you thought about if the time you want to get married is the right time? Before a man and a woman can decide to get married 4 things must be considered
- Financial stable
- Mentally stable
- Physically stable
- Spiritually stable
If all these requirements is met, then they can fix a time or check themselves if the time they are picking to get married is the right time.
What are your plans for the journey?
Both parties need to ask themselves their plan, sometimes the man might want a child immediately after marriage and the lady might want otherwise, they need to talk about their progressions and if they would both chase after their dreams. What are the chances of having children and no one to be there to take care of them?
All these questions are what will prepare the couples for the future they want to start.
In conclusion
Marriage is a good and beautiful thing when both partners are ready to plan and work together. Marriage is an institution that one can never graduate from because we learn every day in the institute of marriage.