Discussing marriage can be a taboo topic when you are in a committed relationship. Stereotypically, women will bring up the subject before their male counterparts. Knowing the appropriate time to bring up the marriage topic can be a key to a productive conversation with minimal frustrations for both parties.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-uHwaLrx1k
Marriage is a large commitment that is best initiated when both partners are spiritually, physically and emotionally ready. If either party has aspirations for travel, high commitments for school or their career, it may be better to wait on marriage. Marriages and relationships take time. Moving to the next level in your relationship should be done once you are both ready and committed to the idea, not based on a short-term impulse.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-uHwaLrx1k
How To Discuss Marriage
Dr. Karen Stewart, a professional with a doctorate in clinical psychology, presents an overview of how to discuss marriage. She discusses what to consider before approaching the subject and offers tips to help the conversation go smoother. This relationship guide is part of a larger series offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
Step 1: Assess Yourself
Consider topics surrounding marriage that may be brought up in a conversation. Look at your own life first and see if you are really ready for marriage. Assess your career, your schooling and your financial stability. Determine if you are spiritually ready to enter a long-term, and possibly life-long commitment. Understand the underlying reason why you want to get married.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-uHwaLrx1k
Step 2: Assess Your Partner
Look at your partner and your relationship. Analyze your lifestyles to see if you match and compliment each other. Consider your partner's readiness for marriage in respect to their career, school situation and lifestyle. Assess whether discussing marriage is based on love for each other or based on an impulse.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-uHwaLrx1k
Step 3: Make a Marriage Decision
After assessing your readiness and your partner's readiness for marriage, make a decision. If you believe you are both ready for marriage, bring up the discussion of marriage. If only one of you is ready, a decision must be made whether to stay in the relationship, or move on and find someone else who is ready to make a long-term commitment. The best thing is to discuss the issue using open and honest communications to determine the best path for both of you.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-uHwaLrx1k
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How To Overcome Sexual Inhibition
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Dr. Karen Stewart offers advice on how to have open communication in a relationship. She discusses the importance of communication and how to improve your relationship. This relationship guide is part of a larger series of instructional videos offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
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Assess your personal readiness for marriage.
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Consider if your partner is spiritually ready to settle down.
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Discuss marriage in an open and honest manner.
