4 Signs Marriage Might Be In Your Near Future

If you’ve been playing the dating game for more years than you can remember, then it’s understandable if you eventually begin to doubt whether you’d ever meet Mr. Right. 

But sometimes, things click, and you find yourself someone you feel extremely comfortable with. Over time, that love grows and grows, until at some point, you might begin wondering if it’s the real deal and if marriage might be on the cards.

If you’ve found yourself in this position, then this post is for you. Below, we’ll outline a few of the telltale signs that marriage might just be in your future. If you tick all (or most) of the following, then it probably won’t be too long until you’re hitched. 

You Know Each Other On a Deep Level

In Turkey, they say that you fall in love with a person twice. The first time is during the first six months. The second is the period after that. 

You marry someone because you love all the good sides about them. But you also marry them because you can accept their imperfections. If you know each other deeply, know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and know that you can always rely on each other, then you’ll have the perfect foundation for a happy marriage.

You Live Together

It’s crazy to think that, in the old days, couples would only move in together after they were married. That seems pretty risky. Today, the reverse is true. Most couples — more than 90% — in the UK live together before tying the knot. 

If you’ve been cohabiting and there have been no major issues (the occasional disk in the sink is not a major issue), then you may well be ready to take the next step.

You’re Mentally Planning the Wedding

Weddings are exciting, there’s no doubt about it, and they also require some planning. Even the initial steps, such as choosing an engagement ring, require some work. If you find that your partner has been looking at rings, then there’s a clear sign that it won’t be long before they’re down on one knee. 

But actually, you probably won’t need to go snooping. It’s increasingly common for couples to look at engagement rings together, so there’s every chance that you’ll be acutely aware that another relationship milestone might be on the horizon. Beyond the ring, you and your partner might discuss potential venues, guests, and wedding themes without even explicitly asking each other when it’s something that you want to do; it’ll simply be so obvious that it can be taken for granted. 

You Have Your Own Life 

Having your own life, independent of your partner, might sound like an odd sign that you’re ready for marriage, but it does make a difference. It shows that you’re a fully formed person who’s entering a marriage out of choice, not because you think it’s something you should do. The healthiest couples are the ones who maintain their own lives but who can come together in a beautiful, wonderful way.