RELATIONSHIPS
20 Signs You Are Ready To Get Married
By STEPHANIE HARPER
Dating One Year
Relationship experts say it’s good to wait at least one year before getting hitched. Marriage and family therapist, John Amodeo states that “it takes time to know a person and time to see each other’s darker side and know how each of their ‘shadow’ sides will interact.”
Kids
If you and your partner are on the same page about kids, it's a sign you're ready to tie the knot. Whether or not to have children is a difficult decision to compromise on, and doing so can lead to depression, remorse, resentment, and marital dissatisfaction.
Finances
Despite how daunting talking about money can be, it must be done if you want to maintain a stable partnership. If you are on the same page about things like debt management and how to split the bills, it is a strong sign you are both ready for matrimony.
Political and Religious Views
Sharing the same religious or political views can help create an incredibly strong foundation for any relationship. Global News reveals that a difference in beliefs within a relationship can create problems down the line in marriage, but these relationships can still work if both partners respect each other.
Darkest Secrets
If you're in a relationship with someone who you can be totally vulnerable, open, and honest with, it's a huge sign that you're ready to marry them. Secrecy is a form of deceit, which breeds mistrust and betrayal creating a barrier that blocks you from connecting with your partner.