Answer the questions below honestly and objectively. The results will offer a better perspective of your situation and help assess how prepared you are for the responsibility of being a partner in a relationship.
1- Do you know who you really are?
Have you recently gotten in touch with your inner self?
Are you satisfied with the results of your self-exploration?
Is there a need for change?
2- Do you know exactly what you want?
What are your personal dreams & goals?
Can you characterize your ideal partner?
Have you clearly defined what you have to offer as a partner in a relationship?
3- What are your requirements and needs?
Are you aware of what you truly need and require being content and happy in your life and relationships?
Do you know your limits and boundaries?
4- Is your life all you would like it be?
Is your life vision in tact?
Is your life rewarding & fulfilling?
What is missing?
5- Are there outside influences in your life that would strain a relationship?
Would work, career, children, family and/or friends restrict or stress your relationship commitment?
Would they burden a potential partner?
6- Do you have unresolved financial or legal matters?
7- Are there health related issues of concern?
Does your physical or mental health alter or interfere with your life and relationship goals?
How would they affect a potential partner?
Are you emotionally self-sufficient?
8- Do you hold a healthy respect for the opposite sex?
Do you harbor any anger or animosity towards the opposite sex?
Do you carry past relationship issues that haven't been resolved?
9- Do you have effective communication and social skills?
Are you able to assert your needs?
Are you able to say 'no'?
Do you have a positive outlook and attitude?
Do you get along well with others?
Are you approachable?
10- Do you have appropriate relationship skills?
Do you have appropriate knowledge and understanding of the type of relationship you seek?
Are you prepared for dedicated sexual intimacy?
Would you be an asset in your relationship?
Successful relationships take commitment, effort, fortitude, dedication, planning and good communication skills. Planning for success will command success.