Most people who are single but they don’t really understand what it takes to prepare themselves for marriage, tell us what you think
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http://www.womenconfidentials.com/2010/single-and-courting/

I agree with this article.  People do need to take the time to first learn about themselves before venturing off for a partner.  Courting should definitely be a prerequisite so you can get to learn about the person you are with and vice versa. So many people just run and jump head first and wonder why they get their head "busted" open. To wake up and realize, what the heck did I do? Who is this person laying next to me? Who am I?

Especially if you plan on settling down with someone.  Like the article said, being single or bachelor/bachlorette, you are use to looking out and taking care of "numeral uno".  Doing what you like when you want, how you want and what you want.  Some singles fail to realize that you are taking on a whole different personality and life.  You will have to accept their faults, their personality good and bad.  And vice versa.  Things that was once just "yours" has now become "ours."  It's alot more involved with marriage versus being single or "playing the field".  You have a whole new set of rules and responsibilities.

Great article!