True preparation for marriage begins long before vows are exchanged. It starts with understanding who you are—spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. Knowing your strengths, wounds, and relationship with God creates a foundation for healthy connection. Marriage doesn’t complete you; it magnifies what’s already inside. When you neglect your own growth, you enter a union expecting your spouse to fill voids only God can heal. Self-discovery is a gift to yourself and your future partner, shaping love from a place of wholeness.