So you are nearing 28 and all those annoying aunties you meet at weddings are asking you about your special someone . Of course there is a special someone but are you ready to take that big step ? From the first kiss to meeting-the-fam to moving-in, there are so many milestones a couple needs to reach before they get to the "Engagement" part of their life. Why don't we make a checklist so you see where you're headed? Or in other words: Are you ready to tie the knot yet?
Picture Courtesy: Tarek & Narina's Wedding
#Relationship Goal 1: Meet the parents & BFF's
Can you just be so comfortable with them like you are with your own family? Being happy in each other's social circle is one way to know that the future is bright and well, fun. Trust us, you will be eating out with them, taking trips together and a whole lot more. So you being happy in their company is a big sign as to how this relationship will go.
#Relationship Goal 2: Taking a trip to godknowswhere
Getaways bring out the best (and worst) in people. When there is a flight to catch, a schedule to decide, an entire trip to plan there are SO many different facets of personality you will learn about each other. Which one of you is more organised? Who is the planner? Who is the lazy one? So many things to discover
#Relationship Goal 3: Finances are happy
If you both are equally balanced in spending money then yes, you should totally go ahead. No one's saying you should own a joint account but finances must be easy on each other, planned and totally compatible. Maybe he pays the restaurant bills and you pitch in at the movies - whatever it is, knowing your financial plans and support can be a big thing in a relationship.
#Relationship Goal 4: You know how they live.
What if he prefers tea to coffee and you hate his tiger-striped jammies. Oof! Maybe you live together, maybe you don't. But the deal is that you need to properly be in each other's living spaces before you commit to anything bigger. Know that he might not take the trash out and maybe she doesn't know how to make butter chicken like your mom did . Even if you don't live together, just help each other out and get a whiff of future domestic situations.
#Relationship Goal 5: Pet Peeves & Habits
He likes his privacy when he's watching cricket and you need yours while gossiping with your bestie. Knowing each other's crazy habits might just make living together in the future easier. Knowing and acknowledging each other's habits can be an eye-opener of sorts in relationships. Now, do this little test - think of his most annoying habit and see if you can live with it, adjust with it...forever. That should say everything!
#Relationship Goal 6: Your biggest fight ever is behind you.
Because you guys pulled through and how. Every couple has had their share of fights, but what if you had a big one and you almost broke up, but well, now you're happy? If that amazing thing happened to you then, celebrate
yougaiz. Because that can only mean one thing - that you can take on a storm in life and come through it all, happy. The trick is to stop for a moment and think - is this stupid fight worth a great relationship?
