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How to Know when you are Ready for Marriage

#datingadvice #lemon8challenge #marriage #embracevulnerability #wedding

Being “ready” for marriage is more than just finding the one, being in love, and wanting to spend forever with the person. It’s being in a place where you can give yourself to someone, and in order to do that, you have to be your best self. These are the things that happened that led me to know I was ready to seal the deal!

1. Heal through trauma and work on mental health

-I went to therapy and mentally began to love myself and heal through things I never thought I would.

2. Build finances to an “okay” place

-I wasn’t rich by any means, but made enough money I felt comfortable with.

3. Physically be proud of myself

-I started doing yoga and began to love my body for what it is.

4. Ask myself “why I want to get married?” And be happy with my answer.

-I asked myself this question and when I thought to myself “I’m marrying this man because I couldn’t live without him” then I knew I was ready.

5. Be able to confidently say “I am my best self.”

-when I was able to say this with no doubt in my mind, I knew I was ready to put a ring on it!

2024/12/5 Edited to

Determining your readiness for marriage involves introspection and self-growth. Assessing your emotional health is crucial; many people benefit from therapy to process past traumas that might affect their relationships. Financial stability contributes to readiness; feeling secure in your finances can lead to a healthier marriage. Additionally, embracing your physical self through self-care practices like yoga can enhance confidence. You should also consider your motivations for marriage carefully. Ask yourself why you want to marry, and ensure your answer reflects true love and partnership. It’s essential to feel that your partner completes you, leading to a fulfilling life together. Ultimately, to confidently say you are your best self means you've engaged in personal development, making you a supportive partner in your marriage. Explore these aspects deeply to affirm your readiness for committing to marriage.

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Kendra Nichelle

Honestly, I feel this so much. Marriage isn’t just about love; it’s about being ready to share your whole life with someone. For me, I had to really work on loving myself first and getting to a place where I felt whole on my own. It’s a lot of work, but when you’re truly ready, you know. 💯

Lini Cooks 🩷

These are definitely good points! I specially like the 4th point

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