Selecting a Life Partner

Chapter 7
Studies show that cohabitation before marriage does not yield the expected benefits, it is actually more likely to yield a poorer quality and less stable marriage. One of the most important factors that contributes to marital satisfaction is equity in home responsibilities. If one partner is doing all the work while the other sits on the couch reading a book or watching TV all the time, the working partner is not going to be happy with the marriage. I guess it's important to discuss expectations with your potential spouse before the wedding. Unfortunately, no matter how well we prepare for marriage, it is difficult to predict long-term marital satisfaction for a couple of reasons.
1. our knowledge of another person is always limited, we tend to put our best foot forward during courtship
2. everyone changes over time (needs & interests change) and these changes may make us more or less compatible with our chosen partner