u/shelterless-haven

I am dating someone seriously but we are Long Distance and are thinking about marriage in 1-2 years. I want to know how you knew you were ready to be married, what steps you took to ensure you were in the best place for marriage, and any advice you wish you had taken on board in the dating stages that you think is important now you are married. I am particularly interested in any marriages that started out as Long Distance or with some kind of financial hardship, and how you were able to navigate it. Thanks for any info you can provide!