This is what I have always told my son... now age 23...when you are looking for a "life partner"..... someone that you really want to marry.... know that "looks" change... that life can "change on a dime".... that you or she could end up with a life threatening illness... or any sort of thing...

Then ask yourself... will this person "stay the course"... will this person "be there" forever and a day... and let that also factor into your decision on whether or not this "is the one"...

And perhaps... having a "person stick with you" no matter what is not important to you...

For me... at 19.... I had no advice... and married a man that physically abused me... there are reasons.. why that happened....

Just a thought... and not trying to stray from your original question....