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Step 1
Do a self-assessment. Take a look at your own spiritual walk with God. God is always more concerned with your own heart than circumstances around you. Do a serious evaluation of your fears, insecurities, life-experiences, and your walk with God. When your heart is in alignment with God's heart, beautiful things happen. God looks for a humble heart that is characterized by obedience. When we are obedient to God, we are telling Him we love Him, and He's first in our lives!

Step 2
Pray. God knows the desires of your heart. God knows your fears, hopes, and dreams. Be honest with God. There is nothing more powerful than to pray for your life-partner. It's even more powerful when you pray for them by name. During the prayer time its critical that you are content with God's will. Never elevate a person above God. If it's the right person, they will actually enhance your relationship with God. You have to get to a place where you simply trust God.

Step 3
Be in the right place. Our environment shapes us more than we realize. If you want to have a God-honoring relationship, then put yourself in God-honoring environments. When your with other people who fear God, it motivates you to walk with God. The church is a great place to do this!

Here are some helpful websites to visit:

Real Relationships
http://www.realrelationships.com/
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott are Christian relationship speakers and authors. They teach at Seattle Pacific University.

Marriage
http://www.family.org/married/
This is part of the Focus on the Family website that concentrates on issues related to dating and marriage. It's a trusted site.

Five Love Languages
http://www.family.org/married/
This website talks about a book called "The Five Love Languages", which is written by Dr. Gary Chapman. The idea is everyone has one of these five love languages that drive their life.