We all agree that marriage is the legal union of two people and is sealed by vows to stick together for the rest of their lives. And when you really think of it, "The rest of their lives" could be anything between 50-70 years and by my calculations, that is between 18250-25550 days, that is no small stretch of time, infact it takes a greater part of one's life.
Considering this, I wouldn't be overemphasizing the need for very thoughtful, careful and calculated steps when choosing a life partner, because that is the most important decision one will ever make.
Marriage has marred so many and so many more have met their Waterloo as a result of it, that's why from the word "go", one has to take the right steps towards achieving a high level of success, a marriage that will stand the test of time.
One must associate with the right people, the kind of people you would love to evolve into. I personally chose my husband for his endearing qualities, not just for his looks or for the size of his wallet but for his integrity and his values which I even strive to emulate.
People told me my husband was much older than me when I indicated my interest to be his wife, you know tongues started wagging but I was bothered less. I know what I saw in him and what made me make the choice to stay with him. It's been only 8 years but everyday I appreciate God for giving him to me. I am uplifted, I am very happy and I don't think I would have wanted it differently.
I understood that without integrity, there's nothing else that can appeal to me in a man; looks without integrity? No way! Wealth, intelligence or whatever, without integrity? They all do not make sense at all.
Love grows out of respect and on that grounds, I have lots of it, for my husband.
So to anyone standing at the crossroads of choosing a life partner, I have this advice; Look beyond the surface and choose someone whose character you admire, someone whose values you would proudly want your children to inherit.
Remember that in choosing a life partner, the future of your posterity solely depends on you.
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