Knowing the kind of person you want to marry is essential to having a healthy relationship. But before you ask, “Is this the person I want to spend my life with?” maybe you should ask yourself a few other crucial questions. Let’s look at some ways to decipher if your significant other is marriage material.
Are They Your Best Friend?
A significant other isn’t just there for the sex, intimacy, and cuddles. They should be your best friend. They should be a support system, a person you can lean on in good times and bad. They are the person you spend the most time with. They are the person that sees you at your best and your worst. And if they are not your best friend who gets to see all these different sides of you, maybe leveling them up to marriage status is a bad idea.
Do They Make You Feel Safe?
Safety is so important in a marriage. After all, you are spending your life with this person. If your partner doesn’t make you feel safe, how can you have a communicative relationship? Safety can take many forms, from physical to emotional (i.e., do you feel comfortable sharing all of your quirks?). No matter the case, you need to feel safe with the person you’ll spend forever with.
Do They Accept You for Your Flaws?
The person who gets down on one knee to dedicate their life to you should accept you through thick and thin – flaws included. If you’re acting moody because of stress, they get it and let you talk it out. If you’re going through some high emotions and need to cry, they provide a shoulder to lean on. If you have some past traumas you have to work through, they support you. Your SO should always be understanding and accepting with a clear line of communication.
Are They Afraid to Commit?
Commitment is the first pillar in any serious relationship, so a telltale sign that someone is not marriage material is if they’re petrified to commit. You want to be on the same page as your partner every step of the way. Make sure they are open to commitment from the beginning. As things get more serious, you will be able to dive deep into feelings and future plans.
How Do They Handle Conflict?
Listen, fighting is inevitable; it’s how you resolve these arguments that matters. The way people fight tells a profound story. Are they defensive? Do they run away from problems? Do they put the blame where it’s not supposed to be? Don’t be afraid to analyze the way you and your partner handle conflict. If you’re planning on spending the rest of your life with this person, you want to be able to come to an understanding in every argument.
What other ways can you determine whether your significant other is marriage material? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!