5 Reasons To Turn Down A Marriage Proposal -Writing Prompts-

Getting married is one of the most magical moments in a person's life. You're spending the rest of your life with that one person, good or bad, never knowing what's to come. Unfortunately, not every prince finds their princess the first time around. There are five qualities that must not be overlooked before accepting that fateful question:

1. Stability - Not financially speaking, after all, money cannot buy happiness. Stability within the home, and relationship. If your partner cannot get through a day of work without calling you crying just to hear your voice, you may have other problems.
2. Basic Hygiene - No one wants to leave the house in the morning, thinking to yourself whether or not your spouse has gelled their hair that day, not to mention that sour smell of rancid body odor and fuzzy teeth and tongue.
3. Honesty - Although everyone would like to place their trust in the hands of their partner. Unfortunately finding the back alley of open communication can sometimes be a challenge. When your lactose intolerant fiance begins taking day long trips to a cheese factory for the 'great samples' you know you should keep a look out.
4. A Home - Outside of his mother's, friend's, roommate's etc.
5. Career - Preferably one that has benefits other than all the leftover apple pies and french fries you can grab at the end of the night. This also shows responsibility and maturity, both of which are desired qualities in any husband or wife.

Although true love is supposed to conquer all, in my expert opinion turning a blind eye to any or all of these five instances, will lead to the beginings of a rocky road, and not the yummy chocolate kind.