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Show FERTILITY The ability to have children is a primary factor in successful marriage. But, as Dr. Weisman points out, "More people are afflicted with sterility than by the top six diseases combinedheart disease, cancer, tuberculosis, polio, diabetes and cerebral palsy. Better than million adult Americans are unable to have children, but up to 80 per cent of these unhappy people can be helped by modern science." See your doctor before you see your preacher. A thorough examination will establish your chances of having children. if your prospective mate has these qualities, and check them otf "yes" or "no," giving five points for each "yes." If the total Is under 75, there's danger ' ahead! - 15 Ym Alertness Attractiveness Capability N Q O Common sense Insight Considerateness Courageousness :. Creativeness COMPATIBILITY Besides agreeing on the matter of children, altar- -; bound couples should have compatible yiews towards life's problems in generalFirm differences over fundamental questions can lead to real trouble and even differences over minor matters can be open pitfalls to argument. As an indication of your compatibility, try answering these questions separately arid then comparing scores. Do you get along with your intended's friends and family? Would you be uncomfortable if people called you different or unconventional? Do you expect to have children? Do you go but of your way tq avoid arguments? Do you like going to parties and meeting new Decisiveness D Intelligence Kindliness Leadership Passion Devotion Poise Dignity Enthusiasm Foresight Friendliness Popularity Punctuality Sexual attraction O Modesty Demonstrativeness Generosity N Graciousness Honesty Imagination Industriousness O Charm Ym Q Q Q Proficiency Refinement j; Self-confiden- D Sociability O Sympathy Tact d Thoughtfulness Tolerance Unconventlonality Understanding D Q . ce Sense of humor Unselfishness Vision Vivaclousness Warmth Whimsicality Willpower Wittiness O D ' people? .;'-"Would you rather go out dancing than stay home and read or play cards? Do you prefer a ball game to the opera? Would you rather listen, to a mystery program or a symphonic concert? On a beautiful day, would you prefer a long walk or a movie? Would you rather live in a big city or a small town? To determine your compatability index, score ten points for each question on which you agree. If your score is less than 50, run like a rabbit. A score between 50 and 70 calls for a lot of serious thought on both your parts. Over 70, your chances of marital i 1 success are good. OCCUPATION If you are a man, the questions to ask yourself are: Am I happy in my work? Do I think my wife could be happily married to a, man in my profession? Would I be happy as the husband of a working wife? I want to marry a or a business man? Can I adjust to being professional If a woman, ask yourself: Do the wife of a traveling salesman, or a doctor? Asf a wife, where would I be happiest? PERSONALITY Here is a check list by which you should be able to determine wnetner ine personality oi your prospective spouse is really satisfactory. Pick the twenty traits your ideal life partner should possess and place a circle around them. Next ask your self very frankly FINANCIAL SECURITY This the least hypothetical of all problems. It's purely mathematical. Write down an expense list including furnishings for your new home, rent, food, insurance and utilities. Then match the total amount; with your prospective Income. If you come out in the red, beware! To start a marriage under the burden of debt might prove fatal. MUZ2 is pre-mari- tal NEEDS Some of woman's most drives are to mother and to be protected. Man sometimes feels the compulsion to protect and to be mothered. Vhen therels a matching of needs and abilities, the marriage has a far better chance to prosper. deep-root- ed this article does not pretend to be the OF COURSE, key to the door of happy wedlock, but it is designed to stimulate sensible thought on one of life's most important decisions. After you have given the matter a lot of study, it will be time to sum up your results. Appraise your prospective mate's standing in each category of the nine topics just outlined. If your future companion rates unsatisfactory in more than four categories, your marriage lis decidedly a bad risk. Three "unsatisfactories" and it would be wise to get competent advice. If you don't score "satisfactory" in the first topic, love, you'd better postpone those orange blossoms. hen you make the big decision. V JANUAIY 21, IU4 |