These are signs that your relationship has potential for marriage.
Does the relationship have potential for marriage? According to the website Psychology Today judging by the very signs that point to it. Will you and your partner be destined to live happily ever after? These three signs can be a sign that your relationship is ready for the next step.
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Total passing the time is the foundation of any romantic relationship. Whether it's talking, doing an activity together, or simply sitting in silence, spending time together should be something you look forward to. A 2021 study published in Contemporary Family Therapy found that individuals who spend more time interacting with their partner feel closer to their partner.
Couples who spend more time talking to each other are more satisfied with their relationship and perceive more positive qualities in their relationships. These couples also demonstrate greater use of constructive communication, which can ultimately affect the relationship and the quality of the marriage.
Photo: Unsplash/Daniel J SchwarzYou communicate constructively
Communication patterns between a couple can make or break a relationship. It's hard to think about marriage or long-term commitment when you and your partner have incompatible communication styles. Destructive communication can lead to resentment, which in turn leads to frequent arguments.
A Contemporary Family Therapy study concludes that constructive communication leads to greater satisfaction in a partner relationship. Couples, however, perceive fewer negative qualities in the relationship.
Photo: Unsplash/Brooke CagleAgreed financial goals
Financial compatibility can eliminate many worries and insecurities in your relationship. Agreed financial goals can help you approach big expenses and savings as a team. Perceiving your partner as capable of making good financial decisions can provide you with a sense of comfort and relieve worry about adverse contingencies.
A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that the way couples manage their finances affects the quality of their relationships. The study refers to the "Couple and Finance Theory," which claims that financial problems lead to relationship and marital problems. Effective financial management meets needs and reduces financial uncertainty in the future.
