Some quick tips for choosing a life partner

I have been sharing these tips with many singles over the years. I list them here for you to ponder and deliberate over.

• Do not look for someone suitable for you. Instead, make yourself suitable for that someone.
• Do not even venture to think of changing your partner after marriage. Most of the time, you would fail. It is either you accept his or her shortcomings or you don't. Decide upfront.
• Do not look for a partner who is perfect in this imperfect world. When two persons who are half-perfect come together, they would make one-perfect couple.
• Be realistic. Do not be idealistic about expectations.
• Be open. Do not hide things from your partner. It could be disastrous if they are discovered after marriage.
• Look for a partner with the same faith. One can try to be accommodating towards the partner, but for how long? It could be a landmine or even timed-bomb in marriage when children begin to appear in the family.