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What is the first aspect of choosing a partner?
What is the first aspect of choosing a partner?
- Determining if the person meets your standards through courtship
- Setting your standards for a possible partner (correct)
- Deciding if the person is Catholic and firmly dedicated to the Faith
- Determining how you relate to each other's family and social circles
What is an example of a non-negotiable standard in a partner?
What is an example of a non-negotiable standard in a partner?
- Having a stable job
- Maturity to fulfill the demands of married life (correct)
- Having a certain level of education
- Being a Catholic
What is the purpose of courtship, according to the text?
What is the purpose of courtship, according to the text?
- To see if the person is dedicated to the Faith
- To test if the person meets your standards (correct)
- To determine if the person is a true friend
- To get to know each other's family and social circles
Why is it important to consider the person's family and social circles?
Why is it important to consider the person's family and social circles?
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What is an example of a standard that can be negotiated?
What is an example of a standard that can be negotiated?
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What is the second aspect of choosing the ideal partner?
What is the second aspect of choosing the ideal partner?
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Study Notes
Choosing a Life Partner
- The process of choosing a life partner involves two aspects: setting standards and determining compatibility through courtship.
Setting Standards
- Setting standards involves identifying non-negotiable qualities and characteristics in a potential partner, such as:
- Religious beliefs (e.g., being Catholic)
- Level of dedication to faith and family
- Educational background
- Interests
- Non-negotiable standards include:
- Maturity to fulfill demands of married life
- Fidelity
- Being a true friend
- Negotiable standards can be adjusted in terms of degree, such as:
- Having a stable job → capacity to provide for family needs
Determining Compatibility
- The second aspect of choosing a life partner involves determining compatibility through courtship, which has two parts:
- 2a. Determining if the potential partner meets your standards through courtship, which allows you to:
- Assess if the person is the right choice for life
- Evaluate if the person meets your standards
- 2b. Determining how the potential partner and you relate to each other's:
- Family
- Friends
- Social circles
- 2a. Determining if the potential partner meets your standards through courtship, which allows you to:
- Courtship allows both partners to:
- Be immersed in each other's social circles
- Evaluate compatibility in different social settings
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This quiz explores the important aspects of choosing a partner for marriage, including setting non-negotiable standards and considering education, interests, and faith. Learn how to prepare for a successful and fulfilling marriage.
