subject: Marriage Tips: Is It Time To Wear A Gold Ring? [print this page] Marriage Tips: Is It Time To Wear A Gold Ring?
Admittedly, almost all women have, once in their lives, dreamt of the moment their Prince Charming would propose to them and this moment would then extend to the very second that her groom would slip the gold band on her finger and the priest announcing that they're officially man and wife.
Most, if not all, women cherish dreams of romantic proposals of marriage and grand wedding ceremonies but at this time and age, it's important to look beyond the frills of wedding ceremonies and consider the consequences and life changing effects of marriage.
If you don't want your marriage to end up in the divorce courts, with you and your partner bitterly haranguing each other over alimony and child custody, it-s time to keep a practical - albeit somewhat romantic - head over your shoulders. Before you let yourself get swept away by the romance of it all - imagining, for example, your man getting down on his knee to propose - there are several key questions you should ask yourself first before letting him slip the gold ring on your finger.
Does Marriage Mean Quitting Your Job?
Women today place a great deal of importance on their careers and if you're the type of woman who values her job a lot, do consider what impact your marriage might have on your career. Does marriage mean you have to quit your job?
This could be so if you marry an old-fashioned man who wants his woman taking care of the children and the hearth and nothing else. If you don't believe you're ready for such a sacrifice then perhaps you need to have a one-on-one-talk with your man and explain why you don't want to quit. By talking about this before saying yes to his marriage proposal, you're able to avoid a wasted trip to the altar if things don't work out the way you envision them to.
Does Marriage Mean Living In Another State or Country?
This is an important issue especially when your fianc lives in another state or a foreigner about to move back to his homeland.
Living in another state or country would also mean parting from your relatives and friends so if you don't think you can become satisfied with seeing your parents, siblings and friends once or twice a year then you must decide which one weighs more heavily: your relationship with your partner or everything that comprises your life.
