There is more to a relationship than you think

Someone told me that he knows his relationship will lead to marriage because he loves his partner but I told him that is not the only determinant of marriage. There are certain things to consider before going into a relationship and the first thing is to seek God’s direction. God says, “we should commit our ways into his hands and he will take absolute control”.

There are certain tips to consider before saying ‘yes’ to a relationship because relationships can go a long way, leading to marriage. A common saying that “a broken relationship is better than a broken marriage” but I tell you that a broken relationship sometimes lead to a broken marriage as a result of numerous heart breaks. You need to ask yourself the following questions before going into a relationship:

• Am I ready to accept this person as my spouse?
• Do I want to spend the rest of my life with him?
• Are we compatible?
• Is he/she a person who can keep to one woman/man?
• Do I want our children to take after my spouse?
• Is he/she someone I can introduce to my pastor, parents and even friends?