Pray – seek spiritual guidance and help so that you are open to meeting the person that God has prepared for you.

Time and Place – reflect on which places to frequent where you are most likely to meet someone of like mind and interests.

Vision – don’t have tunnel vision about who you think would be your ideal partner. Broaden your horizons.

Book and Cover – be open to not judging someone by first appearances, but be ready to discover the real person.

Influenced – what counts is how you feel about someone. The opinion of others shouldn’t always dominate your actions, but sometimes they can help.

Time – there’s no need to rush. It is far better to get to know someone over a long period of time so that your final decision about marriage is based on solid ground.

Consider – what is your life vision and priorities because your life-long partner should have a similar outlook.

Compatibility – only a small part of a relationship is based on sex. Far more important is whether or not you have overall compatibility and accept each other without wanting to change one another.

Marriage – if you are looking for someone to spend the rest of your life with, ask yourself if you would be prepared to marry them. If not, question your motivations and chance of long-term happiness.

Children – are you both open to having a family and, if so, how do you wish to raise them? Are you in agreement over the religious faith you wish them to live by?

Finally…

Are you in love with your proposed partner? Love can overcome many difficulties and is very different to lust. Are you prepared to work at your relationship to keep the flame of your love burning?