CynanMachae answered Monday March 14 2011, 6:36 pm: What Razhie said and a little bit more. We have our 34th anniversary coming up, so I know that this is valid information...
The big thing is to marry your friend. The personality is left behind when the looks and the shapely body are a distant memory. Consider whether the person is someone that you would choose to hang out with over others, if the person is someone who makes you laugh, who you look forward to seeing and miss when they're gone. Similar interests aren't the entire deal, but play an important part. Do you THINK alike; do you both like (or dislike) animals, children, the beach, the forest, etc., etc. The "wild child" may be fun now, but when you're 30 or 40 I think that the novelty will have worn off. Is it a GOOD person.
All kind of cliche, I guess, but cliche's typically come about for a reason. A lot to think about, but marriage isn't something to be undertaken lightly.
Razhie answered Monday March 14 2011, 3:27 pm: Get pre-marital counselling.
There is tons of one-size-fits-all advice. Don't go to bed angry. Don't belittle. Be supportive. Blah. Blah. Blah.
It's all true, but if you want to deal with the people you are and the specific partnership you are in. Hire a professional to sit down with you ask your tough questions. Go to pre-marital counselling. [ Razhie's advice column | Ask Razhie A Question ]
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