Joy feelings magazine January 2019 issue | Page 40

when it comes time to
progressing in a
relationship and talking
marriage, it’s critical for
communication to be on
point.
Marriage is the covenant
meant to last a lifetime.
So, what about you? How
will you know when to
commit? How will you
know what it will mean to
strike that accord in
commitment between
loving with all your heart
and following through on
that over and over again?
I’ve identified five keys to
commitment that I’ve
learned through my
experience, observing
others and scientific
studies. I hope you
benefit. Please share your
thoughts in the
comments!
Positive Experiences
A great confidence and
commitment builder in a
relationship is a shared,
positive experience with
the person you love. Think
of the identity of your
relationship — how you
and your partner perceive
it to be. I bet that inside-
joke you share with your
partner came from that
first date at the baseball
game, or that awkward
moment at the restaurant
when your boyfriend
forgot his wallet. Oops!
Now, he’s eternally grilled
for that mishap!
But those are the things
we remember! Take the