1.Love
Before marriage can take place, it is important to have an intense feeling of deep affection, adoration,passion and endearment for each other. This is the basic foundation of marriage and without it, marriage will be meaningless.

2.Communication
Couples must speak freely and honestly with one another as effective communication plays essential roles in overcoming misunderstanding and disagreement. Effective communication is the key to a successful marriage/ relationship.

3.Religious Beliefs.
It is very important for couples to consider their religious compatibility like talking about things they believe, customs and traditions.

4.Financial Compatibility.
Couples should analyse their financial agreement like spending patterns, savings and even dept. Both of them must be on the same page.

5.Conflict settlement.
Disputes/disagreement is unavoidable in marriage so couples must learn to listen to each other’s view points and be ready to compromise when needed as this will help them resolve friction effectively without involving a third party.

6.Respect Each other.
Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and kindness. So have respect for each other and don’t be with someone who is physically or verbally abusive.

Remember that marriage won’t complete you so don’t go about looking for someone who can complete or fulfill you but instead be complete yourself and God will give you someone you can walk along side with. Enjoy every season of your marriage and practice thankfulness.