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Marriage is a serious commitment intended to last a lifetime.
Choosing a good partner can have a major impact on your well-being.
You want to look forcertain characteristicsthat will benefit yourrelationshipin the long term.
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Not everyone would make a good spouse (or rather, a good spousefor you).
Of course, you will also need to have these qualities yourself for be a good spouse.
An independent personwantsyou rather thanneedsyou.
They won’t beclingyor demanding of your time.
Someone who requires constant attention and reassurance could make marriage more difficult.
An independent person is strong, confident, and not afraid to be alone.
An independent person is:
Independence ensures that each partner is capable of taking care of themselves.
However, they are also able to give and ask for support when it is needed.
Understand that someinterdependencyis healthy.
Ideally, each person can fully function on their own.
However, they also know how to reach for each other when they need emotional support.
This emotional give-and-take helps foster a deeper, more intimate connection between two people.
You should also feel that they are a good resource for times when you might be under stress.
Thoughtful
A great partner is someone who thinks not only of you but of others as well.
Look for a partner who treats others the way that they want to be treated.
A person who has a kind character is more likely to treat you with care and respect.
Beyond that, they are going to be more pleasant to be around in the long term.
You both will have individual goals, and they will be by your side cheering on your efforts.
A supportive partner:
It’s important that your individual goals and your partner’s complement each other.
If they accept poor treatment from you or others, eventually you may lose respect for them.
Choosing the right personand being a good partner yourselfis critical for a lasting relationship and long-term satisfaction.
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