How do you know when Love will last? You don't. This is why, we examine compatibility issues early on...and still know the risk of the other person having a change of heart can happen even after 60 years together. Life is just to varied to be predictable. However, there are some rather predictable road signs to help you on this Path to the Beloved.
Calling in your True Beloved, your soul mate, your Twin Flame, can be a very simple process. Meditate to be clear within your heart what it is you most need in a relationship with the opposite sex. Relax with the knowing that the Universe will indeed send him or her your way. The adventure of Life is a phenomenon worth savoring one day at a time.
Some people use astrology as a rather interesting tool. The twelve archetypes of the zodiac, if nothing else, offer some interesting ideas to spur pertinent questions to gauge how your prospective Beloved will treat your heart in the place which are most sensitive. You may want an outdoorsy type, a verbal genius, a domestic diva, some who laughs more than anyone you know, a poet, or someone you can call your best friend.
However you ascertain compatibility, know that you are wise to take your time before getting too involved too soon. There are so many variables in Love!! By taking your time, you know you are laying an emotional foundation to support the possible pitfalls of any intimate relationship. Finding out if you can speak openly about matters of importance should be a given, but it's amazing how many people get involved and don't discuss the basics. Conversely, some people have talked all night every night for years and still find a point where they cannot continue together! Keeps us on our proverbial toes!
The key to Relationship as a Spiritual Practice is to treat each other with kindness, as the Dalai Lama says. In the end, we say, kindness is really all that matters. We will indeed receive what we want if we maintain a core belief that we deserve to have it, that it exists, & that we can allow it into our lives. Ascertain compatibility on primary issues of sex, money, religion, socializing, domestic styles, children, family, holidays, leisure time activities, vacation styles, & ultimate life goals. Just opening up one of these topics can show you alot about how the other person handles sensitive issues...and how they are likely to treat you in the process.
Learn to speak your Truth with Compassion! Relax into your Truth, your Vision, & your Ecstasy!