Key Idea: Deliberately build an excellent foundation for your marriage

Once you have carefully evaluated each other’s character and you are sure that
1. you both have excellent character
2. You are genuinely compatible,

then you can start working on a relationship. But instead of just throwing yourself into a relationship, I believe that it makes sense to take time to consciously work on creating a strong foundation for your relationship.

Things to work on:
– deliberately learning great communication
– working to develop a strong friendship
– learning how to fight fair
– thinking through potential issues like supporting parents in later age etc
– Having necessary money talks
– Discussing sex and sexuality

See more in this post here: https://blog.huggie-wuggie.com/2013/01/14/why-the-time-before-your-marriage-can-be-the-most-powerful-part-of-your-marriage/