Starting with Me

You Can Be a Success Factor in a Relationship and Marriage! By the time you're in a relationship or marriage, it's too late to prepare yourself for it. This book empowers you to get yourself ready for marriage before you start a relationship. Instead of seeking out your ideal partner through trial and error and hoping for good luck, you can take charge of your life and your relationship goals today! Whatever your age or life circumstances, Starting with Me helps you lay a solid foundation for your future and prepare yourself for a healthy, happy, long-lasting relationship or marriage. It offers uncommon wisdom from the Bahá'í teachings, time-tested guidance from relationship and character experts, insights from everyday people on this journey, and transformative questions and exercises. Starting with Me will empower you to: Live a full and happy life that includes service to the greater good; Learn from past relationships, and move forward with knowledge and confidence; Know your own character and be able to assess that of a potential partner; Conquer your fears and doubts, and avoid harmful behavior choices; Form realistic expectations and clarify what you are looking for in a partner; Form friendships that could later lead to discovering an excellent relationship partner While you'll start with yourself, the book provides plenty of insights and ideas for involving others on your journey, such as friends, family members, and community groups. Whether you're excited, nervous, doubtful, or optimistic, take a deep breath and smile because help and hope have arrived!