Your answers show real foundations – you’ve thought about what this commitment means and you’re honest about where you stand. There are just a few areas worth firming up before you take the step, and noticing them now is a sign of readiness, not a red flag.
Often it’s one or two specific things – a money conversation you’ve been circling, a big-picture question you’ve assumed you agree on, or an old pattern that still surfaces under pressure. None of these mean you’re not ready. They mean there’s a conversation or two worth having while the stakes are still low.
This is exactly the stage where talking with a relationship counsellor pays off. A few sessions beforehand can turn the things you’ve been avoiding into the things you’ve actually sorted – and couples who do this tend to start the next chapter on much steadier footing.