10 Things You Absolutely Must Do Before You Get Married
So you're in love, but are you ready for the leap?
Live on your own.
Make sure you live on your own for a while, you'll get to know yourself better than ever.
Travel overseas.
Get a bunch of friends together and backpack through Europe or Asia. Explore, get out there.
Read Jane Eyre.
While also being a great read, Jane Eyre will teach you how to overcome relational obstacles.
Get a drastic haircut.
Getting an extreme cut can empower you.
Or maybe a tattoo.
If you've ever wanted to, do it before you're married. So you do it for yourself and no one else.
Get the bad boy/girl out of your system.
Everyone's got to go through this stage before they settle down. Just face it and then let them go.
Find some tried & true friends.
Your significant other can't be everything to you. Make sure you have a strong support system outside of your relationship.
Be financially independent.
This will mean more than you realize. You will feel strong, independent, and capable.
Fight it out.
Make sure you have had all the important fights with your significant other.
Face one of your biggest fears.
Overcome a personal struggle, so you know you can. The rest is uphill from there!