Would You Marry You? One is a whole number.
No one can complete you.
Complement you, yes.
Complete you? No.
When we are confident, happy individuals, it shows! You must be a healthy and happy person, first.
Only then, can you bring something into a relationship.
For those of you who are wanting to get married, be the kind of person that you would want to date and marry.
If I don't love and value myself, how can I expect anyone else to love and value me? It all begins with you! I must be a happy me, before there can be a happy, we.
Dating Many of us have been there.
Dating is one of the most exciting parts of a relationship.
Our hearts are racing, we spend countless hours talking on the phone.
We can't seem to get enough of each other.
We make time for each other.
We are the most important thing in the world to one another.
Until...
Marriage For many people, after marriage, these things don't last.
The passion fades.
We stop courting each other.
No more romantic dinners.
No more dates, or romantic getaways.
These are some mistakes that are often made.
The same things that we did to get our mate, we must do the same things to keep our mate.
Like anything else, relationships require maintenance.
Regular maintenance.
From both individuals.
In order to keep the fire burning, we must continue to fuel the flames.
Second Time Around For those of you who have been married before, your second marriage can be better than the first.
Especially if you have learned from past mistakes.
We all make mistakes.
It is important that we learn and grow from them.
The Perfect Marriage There are no perfect human beings, therefore, there is no such thing as the perfect marriage, or the perfect mate.
There are happy and healthy relationships.
However, there will never be a perfect relationship.
Accept your mate for who they are.
Trying to change them will only backfire on you.
The only person who can change me, is me.
The only person who can change you, is you.
It's A Match! The right person makes a world of difference.
Oftentimes, people marry for the wrong reasons.
Looks, money, loneliness...
While there are numerous dating companies, The Greatest Matchmaker, is God.
There is nothing hidden from Him.
Not only does God know the right person for you, He will get it right, the first time! He also knows the right time for each of us.
We should always seek God's guidance, in all aspects of our lives.
Once you are married, stay committed, and know that love can grow stronger over time.
All marriages have problems.
It's how we deal with those problems that count.
Key ingredients for a happy and healthy marriage are: love, trust, respect, understanding, and communication.
A happy marriage is yours for the making.
Be blissful and blessed! "Don't just invite Jesus to your wedding; invite Him to your marriage!"®~Michelle Cole