Are you ready to take the next step in your relationship? This is a question that we strongly recommend you think about carefully before you make any final decision. The reason for this is because once you’ve decided, then you’ve got to put your plan into action which can sometimes be nerve wrecking.
Only you know if you are happy to take that next step though, and then you can discuss that with your partner. Down below, we’re going to be looking at some of the next steps that might be coming up for you, so if you want to know more, you know what to do.
Moving In Together
Has the time come for you to move in together? Or, do you think it has? It’s something that you’re going to need to discuss and work through as a couple, because let us tell you, it’s not easy. If you’ve never lived with a partner before, it’s an adjustment. Even if you think that it will all be fine, being with someone like this can create problems that you didn’t have before, so remember that you’ve got to be patient.
You need to discuss things like are you moving into your place? Are you moving into theirs? Are you both giving up where you live now and getting somewhere else together? It’s things like this that need to be talked about at length, as well as expectations and boundaries that you may have. It’s perfectly healthy to have these, and it’s important that you listen to your partners, as well as your own.
Getting Engaged
It might be the case that the next step in your relationship is to get engaged. If you’re happy where you are at the moment, but you want to make your partner yours legally forever, then engagement will be the next thing on the list. In order to get this right, you need to think about all aspects of the proposal, look at the best place to buy diamonds, and talk about each other’s expectations from an engagement. Is it going to be long or short? What does being engaged mean to both of you? These are conversations that need to be had, even if they seem pointless right now.
Marriage!
Lastly, think about the end game when you find the one you love and want to spend the rest of your life with. Is this just moving in together and living your lives or is it marriage and children? This will look different for everyone but you will know quite early on what you plan to do. Once you have popped the all important question then you will need to plan the marriage itself. This can be incredibly stressful so it is vital that you work as a team. Know what you both want and where you want to get married, this doesn’t have to be anything big, expensive, or extravagant.
We hope you found this article helpful and it gave you some ideas on whether you are ready for the next step in your relationship. You should always be working your way up the ladder of life, ready to face the next steps.