The One

A friend of mine recently started a new relationship. Although to external parties, he seemed like a player... deep down I think he's just actively searching for "the one" to share his life with. Listening to him, one can't help but wonder if one is truly ready for marriage.

Ponder upon these:

• Are you willing to face the same person 365 a year; him/her being the last person you see before you go to sleep and the first person you see when you wake up every morning?
• Are you willing to sacrifice your personal interests and modify your lifestyle for the benefits of the new "family unit" you guys have made?
• Are you willing to share your ups and downs and practically your entire life with the person without reservations?
• Are you willing to accept the idiosyncrasies of the person without the desire to suffocate him / her in his / her sleep?
• Are you willing to share the great responsibilities and burden of starting a family together?
• Are you willing to compromise on differences and work on the relationship tirelessly?
• And the list goes on...

No one can ever tell you if you've indeed found "the one" but yourself. Running away believing that everything will fall into place one way or another is just an act of a coward. Stand up! Pluck up the courage and face truth courageously! It is always better for it to be sooner than later!

I know... it's always easier said than done... sigh...