Compatibility Checklist

Falling in love has happened. Now you and your bf/gf seemed to be taking this relationship real serious. You both even see wanting to nmake this relationship a long-lasting love. As you prepare for a more stable and long-lasting relationship, check these really important factors to help you decide if you both are really "in love":

BACKGROUND Do we have same beliefs and similar upbringing? What are our similiarities and differences? Are the similarities numerous enough to overcome our differences?

MATURITY Attitudes change often as we grow from being teenagers into young adults. You can ask if you would still want this relationship to last through Secondary school into your later part of your life, completing education and even further. If you already feel uncertain as anything can happen in the future and you both may meet different people later on in life, this is something both of you have to talk about realistically.

TRUST Can I trust him / her? Is here jealousy in our relationship?

INTERESTS Do we share same interests and hobbies?

SOCIAL LIFE Do we like to hang out with friends and family? Do we like the same people? Am i proud of him/her when we are with others?

SELF Do we feel safe to be ourselves? Do we pretend to be who we are not?

FAMILY Do we enjoy each other's family? Are we accepted by them? Do they encourage our relationship?

GOALS Are our goals for the future same or are they extremely different? How do i see my life 5, 10 years from now? Does he/she have similar goals for the future?