Preparing for Marriage

This week we talked about the different steps toward marriage. There is Dating, Courtship, Engagement, and Marriage. A lot of times we don't think that it is necessary to include all of these steps when we are looking for someone that we want to start a life with. A lot of times young couples run into the problem of just hanging out instead of treating their relationship seriously. Marriage is not easy and if the time spent leading up to it is not preparing you it will be difficult. It is important for couples to spend a lot of time together to get to know one another. The more time you spend together the better prepared you will be to take the next step. Dating is a time to try out many different partners without getting too serious or attached. Once you have found someone that interests you it is time to court them and show them that you care. After a while of courting and strengthening your relationship you can move into engagement which is a promise towards marriage. I think young people rush these steps and end up in serious relationships that they were not ready for. It is important to take each step at a time and make sure you are progressing with a person that you see a future with. Don't waste your time with hanging out in groups. Get out there. Meet lots of different people, and date with a purpose.