Instructions

1

Ignore social stigmas about age. Don't rush to get married, just because you are over a certain age, or because your biological clock is ticking. If you aren't married yet, it doesn't mean that something is wrong with you or that you will have no chance of getting married in the future.
2

Recognize the difference between love and lust. Some singles get so wrapped up in the chemistry and sexuality of a relationship, that they forget to really look at the personality and character of the person that they plan to marry. This is especially true for couples that find themselves bored with the relationship outside of the bedroom.
3

Learn to be alone. Marriage is not the cure to loneliness and will not make your life more meaningful. You cannot look for another person to complete you or make your feel satisfied with your life. You must find that for yourself before you enter into a marriage with the right person.
4

Rely on yourself. Marrying someone to take care of you financially, socially or emotionally is a sure way to end up in divorce court.
5

Leave children out of it. Getting married just because you are pregnant is not the right reason. It's unfair to children, to have parents who are together just for them. They may never completely understand the tension between Mom and Dad, however they will be affected by it.