Finding that special someone can be a truly magical experience. Deciding to commit your lives to one other can be even more thrilling.
More and more, couples are understanding the science behind those infatuation feelings (you know, the butterflies, missing each other like crazy, feeling like you’re on another planet). That huge rush of feel-good chemicals to the brain that happens when we fall in love or get engaged is amazing, but they can also momentarily shield us from reality.
It’s important to have confidence and feel prepared when entering into marriage. At the same time, it’s just as important to recognize if it’s time to pump the brakes, to slow things down, and to address some serious life-things.
In this article in TheList.com, couples therapists and relationship experts including I point out signs that indicate a couple may not be ready for the big “I do”. These signs don’t mean that their relationship is doomed. Rather, it means it’s time to slow down, to pay attention, and to resolve those challenges together with honesty.
There, I speak about an important sign that many couples try to push away or even ignore: not trusting your partner.
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