Here comes some priceless advice for those thinking of getting married. Listen carefully because this is important…

Marry someone you like.

I know, it sounds obvious, but I’ve fallen foul of this one in the past. For a successful marriage it’s imperative that you marry someone you not only get on with, but that you actually like them. Don’t get married for the wrong reasons like so many people do. Reasons such as pregnancy, convenience and money are not justifiable reasons for marriage. You’ll find yourself stuck in a loveless marriage and you’ll end up resenting your partner.

If you think staying together, or even getting married in the first place because of children is a good idea you’re very much mistaken. It will have a negative effect on the children as well.

I’ve been there, so I do know what I’m talking about in this respect. Life is a precious thing and you owe it to yourself and any partners that you both feel the same way about each other, and by feel the same way I don’t mean indifference!

So, marry someone you like. You’ll regret it later if you don’t.

Clive Bellmore