Ill repeat that. Never get married because youre in love.
Sounds crazy?
Its not.
Let me tell you why.
Ever been to a singles bar? Mosey on over to the one nearest you and watch what happens. When a man approaches a woman in a singles bar or a woman approaches a man they each know exactly one thing about the other: how they look. Shes attracted to him, hes attracted to her. And that physical chemistry forms the basis of whatever relationship may or may not develop. Now, they may think theyre in love. But in fact, they are simply infatuated with each other.
Heres one to remember: Chemistry ignites the fire, but character keeps it burning. Chemistry physical attraction is not something to be ignored. But a deeply loving relationship based on mutual respect cannot stand on chemistry alone. That can only happen with someone whose character you can value and appreciate.
The best way (actually, the only way) to have a lasting relationship is to really look at the quality of the person youre dating. That means being on the lookout for specific character traits, both positive and negative. The top four qualities to look for are humility,...