This doesn't necessarily be heeded to as an advice, as every marriage is different and self-help is the best help! This instead can be read as FYI so that you be informed! Good Luck! here you go! You might have lived a world of your own until now, without thinking of anything else other than your avocations. That will get a sea-change when you get married. You will have the need to recognize the other person in every literal sense. * Time is the # 1 himalayan factor in making your marriage work. Ensure you can spend as much time as possible in your early stages so that both get the confidence. Coming out of your current routines will be a big ask, which one will have to manage. * Trust is the # 2 factor that makes your marriage work. Build trust and be trust-able. This goes a long way in making things smoother