subject: How To Know If She Is The Right One [print this page] Everyone dreams of finding that one person in the world that is perfect for them and living together in marital bliss for the rest of their lives. This happens a lot, but unfortunately in the United States, sixty percent of the time it does not last. There are a variety of reasons this is true, but the reasons are less important than preventing it from happening by clearly evaluating the relationship in the beginning and determining if she is the right person for you in the long run.
There is no sure fire way to be sure that a relationship will work out, but there are a few things that can be done to increase the possibility of success. Some of the actions that you can take are:
Spend The Holidays Together - The first few months of relationship is usually when people are on their best behavior. It usually takes a little bit of time before the true person comes out and you can clearly evaluate your interactions. Holiday's are a good time to evaluate these relationships as they are usually not just you and the person, but also around other people in your life that are close to you. Your partner can put on a good routine, but successfully interacting with the family and handling the pressure usually associated with holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas more than others, will help to determine how she handles group situations. If you don't like what you see, it may not get any better.
Discuss Finances - Finances are still a taboo topic in most relationships, but not surprisingly, the main reason that most marriages fail. A regular discuss about finances can prevent many of the problems that people experience in relationships. This should include a discussion on how much money is made and spent, and future planning to reach goals. If this is done, it removes the tension associated with the uncertainty about finances.
This is a short list and could easily expand to many different ways to evaluate, but make sure these are included during your evaluation period.
