The Art of Southern Charm by Patricia Altschul

Author:Patricia Altschul [Altschul, Patricia with Davis, Deborah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781682308349
Publisher: Diversion Books
Published: 2017-04-18T04:00:00+00:00

When You Think You’ve Found the Right One…Think Again and Again!

What makes smart people turn into dummies when they fall in love? Remember Maya Angelou’s brilliant words: “When people show you who they are, believe them.” Even though love is blind, keep your eyes wide open and pay attention to a potential mate’s words and deeds. I think these considerations are so important. What is his relationship with his parents? Someone who doesn’t speak to his mother, for example, is not a good prospect.

Do you have interests in common? That sounds like a no-brainer, but in the early blush of a relationship, we sometimes forget that our similarities can be more important than our differences. Not to make this too complicated, but the similarities in question should be important ones, not just funny coincidences. When I met my second husband, Ed Fleming, we were amazed to learn that both our mothers were Colonial Dames and that we both loved to eat Spam. Essentially, a shared passion for canned meat was the basis for our marriage a few weeks later!

I’m also amazed by what couples don’t talk about. They may know each other’s preferences for a Starbucks, or a football team, without ever discussing the important subjects that define a serious relationship. Before you even think about making a commitment, these issues must be on the table.

Vital Questions to Ask…

What are your financial goals?

How do you like to spend money? A free spender and a tightwad are going to have serious problems down the road.

What about having children? Yes? No? How many?

Religion?

How much time do you expect to spend with his friends/your friends? How much time do you expect him to spend with his friends? Are you okay with Boys’ Night Out, if that’s his routine? Same questions for you, if you’re planning regular trips to Chippendales!

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