Post by res96 on Feb 3, 2006 3:42:39 GMT -5
Some may disagree, but I don’t believe in “soul mates.” I believe that you can find someone who is an absolutely perfect match for you, but I also think that you can have more than one perfect match in your lifetime. Still, the question remains for those in love: Is this the one for me?
How do you really know for sure?
It almost seems like a trick question — one I’m not sure anyone is qualified to answer. But here’s a little help to validate your relationship decisions:
1. Are you clear about what you want — and why you want it? You must be clear not only about what you want from love, but what you want your life with another to be. Once you’ve established that, you can be sure you’ve come into the relationship with a clear head and a vision of what your life could realistically look like with this person. Setting some criteria will help you avoid the pitfalls of getting involved with someone who’s completely wrong for you and for all the wrong reasons.
2. Does your romance measure up? Though it may sound trite, make a wish list for your ideal match. Fill it with your ideas of the perfect partner, and keep it in the back of your mind as you’re shopping at the mall or sipping wine at a local cafe. Be particular but realistic. The more you're aware of what's right for you, the more you're likely to seize the moment when Mr. or Ms. Right comes along.
3. Do you like yourself? You’ve heard the old adage: “You can’t be happy with someone else until you’re happy with yourself.” Not only does a positive attitude about yourself help when meeting someone new, it also helps you to start a relationship at the right time - when you're feeling good about your life and the direction it's taking.
4. Does your significant other make you a better person? Love isn’t just about finding someone who makes you happy. Look for a match who brings out your best — perhaps someone who makes you a more productive and pleasant person.
The best way to find true love is to be smart about whom you choose and clear about why you're choosing him or her. Chalk the rest up to the great mystery of love!
Source : Internet
How do you really know for sure?
It almost seems like a trick question — one I’m not sure anyone is qualified to answer. But here’s a little help to validate your relationship decisions:
1. Are you clear about what you want — and why you want it? You must be clear not only about what you want from love, but what you want your life with another to be. Once you’ve established that, you can be sure you’ve come into the relationship with a clear head and a vision of what your life could realistically look like with this person. Setting some criteria will help you avoid the pitfalls of getting involved with someone who’s completely wrong for you and for all the wrong reasons.
2. Does your romance measure up? Though it may sound trite, make a wish list for your ideal match. Fill it with your ideas of the perfect partner, and keep it in the back of your mind as you’re shopping at the mall or sipping wine at a local cafe. Be particular but realistic. The more you're aware of what's right for you, the more you're likely to seize the moment when Mr. or Ms. Right comes along.
3. Do you like yourself? You’ve heard the old adage: “You can’t be happy with someone else until you’re happy with yourself.” Not only does a positive attitude about yourself help when meeting someone new, it also helps you to start a relationship at the right time - when you're feeling good about your life and the direction it's taking.
4. Does your significant other make you a better person? Love isn’t just about finding someone who makes you happy. Look for a match who brings out your best — perhaps someone who makes you a more productive and pleasant person.
The best way to find true love is to be smart about whom you choose and clear about why you're choosing him or her. Chalk the rest up to the great mystery of love!
Source : Internet