Engagement

Tuesdays class discussion was very interesting to me. When Dr. Hollist went over the subject of engagement, I when over in my mind what some of my family members are in the process of. A few of my family members are engaged as of right now, but one cousin in particular comes to mind. My cousin has been officially engaged to a man for the last year or so. Within this past year she has not only planned the wedding, but she has also introduced her fiance to her parents, uncles aunts, etc. She has confined in me about the financial obligations that they now both share. She tells me it is an experience she is learning to deal with. I think it would be extreemly difficult to handle because all I have known are the responsibilities for myself and not anyone else. I guess there is a give and take factor, because you are now sharing a life with another person. Its worth it in the end if you choose to be committed by marriage.
Another subject that caught my attention was premarital inventories. I thought that Focuss and Relate were two good things to try out before entering marriage. If they evoke thoughts and emotions that have not been shared by a couple its good to get them out before its too late. I believe marriage is a one time deal and that it is a life time committment. These "tests" can help ensure that you are choosing the right person to be with for the rest of your life.