Are you ready for a serious relationship?

This can be a harder question to answer than you might think. We might feel we know when we are or aren’t ready for something, but then sometimes – and especially with relationships – it’s not always so clear. 

You might be asking yourself this question because you’ve got into a bit of a negative pattern with relationships – never quite getting things off the ground – and you want to know if the ‘problem’ is with you.

Perhaps you’re on the lookout for a partner, but have doubts as to whether long-term commitment is right for you right now.

Or perhaps you’ve started a relationship, but aren’t sure it’s actually what you want. 

Really, someone’s ‘readiness’ for a relationship can be defined by so many things, but at its heart, it’s really a question of whether it’s something that you actually want and something you’re prepared to work for.

If you’re feeling confused, the following questions might help you think things over.