Compatibility Questions - Part 3

In continuing with my look at compatibility questions to consider when evaluating a mate, please consider these:

1. How does your new love handle a crisis? – There is nothing worse than finding out that your lifemate becomes abusive, dependent on drugs or alcohol, or experiences extreme depression when crisis occurs. You may not have an opportunity to personally experience crisis with your mate during the dating/courting/engagement phases of your relationship. However, be sure to engage in intimate dialog that may be able to shed light on how they have dealt with crises in the past.

2. Behave in public places? – Does you potential lifemate become extremely obnoxious towards you or others in public? Does he/she treat common workers (waiters, waitresses, doormen, custodians, etc.) rudely? When a person demonstrates a lack of respect towards people, it could be a warning that this lack of respect may one day include you.

3. Treat your friends and family? – Have you ever seen a situation where a spouse did not get along with a parent or friend of their husband/wife? It makes for a very uncomfortable situation and could be a source of friction throughout the duration of the relationship. Be careful and try to resolve conflicts quickly so they don’t linger.

Remember...do not seek ways to kill a potential relationship, but look for ways to confirm you have the right person.

1. Don't look for characteristics in a person that you are not willing to exhibit yourself.

2. There is only one Jesus...so please manage your expectations for your mate. No one is perfect, but make sure they are intentional and willing to follow the perfect Christ.