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South Africa, Cape Town, Bride and groom sitting on wall. (via Getty)

For many, getting married is one of the biggest things to check off your life’s to-do list. Whether you’re the type who’s fantasized about your wedding day since you were a kid or have been obsessed with images of walking down the aisle ever since you’ve met your special someone, getting married is a very serious act that can easily consume you.

However, what happens when you’re finally on your way to the altar, but you aren’t exactly sure if it’s the right decision? Well, there are certain signs to look for that will give you a clear picture as to whether you’re really ready to get married, or not. Check out these signs and if any of them apply to you, you may need to pump the brakes on a potential wedding in the near future.

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Shop Assistant Helping a Woman Try on a Wedding Dress in a Clothes Shop. (via Getty)

You’re More Focused On The Wedding Than The Marriage

As much as we try to avoid it, many women get so wrapped up in the actual wedding that they neglect to put the same care, effort and commitment into the marriage. It’s natural as a woman to go into extreme planning mode to ensure that you have the wedding you’ve always dreamed about, but you also have to be very conscious of the fact that you’re pledging your life to another person forever.

If the wedding is more important to you than the marriage, you are definitely not ready to get married at all. Instead save your money, take a step back and ask yourself what about marriage truly appeals to you. If you’re struggling to find the answers, now is not the time to say “I do.”

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