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Marriage, A Lifelong Love Affair Do you feel like you are getting all ready to tie the knot? Or, are you getting cold feet just thinking about marriage? And, how are you supposed to even know if you are ready to get married? This is one question that you should ask yourself and be able to answer to yourself clearly before you take the plunge because marriage is a very serious responsibility and your final decision should be a serious task. By the time the girl has already said “Yes!” and accepted the ring and flowers from the guy who went on one bended knee to ask “Will you marry me”, the couple should have already spent much time discussing about their future together. This may also be the perfect opportunity for the couple to spend some time at an *Engagement Encounter weekend, where they could examine their relationship on a deeper level. Some may feel a little squirmy about attending a marriage preparation programme while others may even feel that they do not see any need to as theirs is a well-built relationship. Basically, at an Engagement Encounter weekend, couples share and discuss various aspects of their relationship, about money and decision-making issues, about values, fears and expectations. By honest and intensive communication, the couple is able to gain a better understanding of each other as they prepare themselves for marriage. Let’s be honest – marriage is not a magical fairy tale. In a marriage, there are sacrifices to make and there are times when you have to admit your mistakes. There are also times when your patience will be tested. A marriage is more than the lovely pair of wedding rings, the marriage certificate, the fabulous wedding party – it is about love, honesty, dedication, commitment and a whole lot of effort to make it last. Share your thoughts with your partner, pray together, and get to know each other on a deeper level. Therefore, it is extremely important to be truly ready to devote yourself to a lifelong love affair, which we call marriage. The wedding is a day, but marriage is for life. * Engagement Encounter weekends are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at M.E. House, 201B Punggol Seventeenth Avenue, Singapore 829651. The weekend starts on Fri 8.00p.m. and ends between 5.30 and 6.00 p.m. on Sun with a Mass for the participants. |
