Tying the Knot is one of the biggest life decisions you will ever make. So, it is only natural to feel a bit nervous and suffer doubts as your Wedding day approaches.

At the same time, though, it can be tough to navigate and distinguish whether you are simply experiencing “cold feet” or if you are having legitimate concerns about committing to your Partner.

So, let’s break down a few key indicators you can use to assess if you are just feeling heightened anxiety or are seriously doubting putting a ring on it.

“Cold Feet” Or Serious Doubts?

Let’s start off by dispelling the myth that cold feet are a bad thing. Remember, we are human, and it is extremely common to feel a bit jittery with your ceremony around the corner.

Plus, some simple signs even suggest that these nervous feelings are not necessarily red flags.

For instance, you might just be feeling nervous about the wedding planning process– wondering if your timeline will go according to plan or if your guests will all get along. These are completely natural worries that both brides and grooms often experience before saying “I do.”

If you feel like you are repeatedly questioning whether you are making the right decision, though, that might be a different story.

Likewise, if you just have a gut feeling that something is not “right,” this may also be an indicator that you are feeling more than just some “pre-wedding jitters.”

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Signs Of Cold Feet

The main sign that you are just suffering from cold feet is if your doubts, worries, and anxiety are primarily centered around the wedding itself rather than your partner. You may feel like the logistics of your wedding are too much to handle or as though coordinating with vendors is beyond stressful.

While these are all valid concerns, they don’t necessarily mean that you are not ready to be with your partner. Instead, these feelings just represent how mentally draining planning a big event– like a wedding– can be.

So, to discern if this is how you are feeling, it’s important to take a step back and reflect on the root of your anxiety. If you realize that the idea of your wedding day stresses you out, but the thought of spending the rest of your life with your partner afterward calms you down, then you are likely just having some cold feet.

Another sign that you might have cold feet is if you catch yourself comparing your relationship to other couples or even idealizing your old, single life.

It is completely normal to feel envious of other people’s relationships, especially if they appear to be happier or more exciting than yours. (Thanks a lot, social media.)

However, if you catch yourself daydreaming about being single again– or simply focusing on all the negative aspects of your relationship– it is worth examining why you’re feeling this way.

Are you just experiencing a bad case of FOMO? Or are you truly unhappy with your partner and the idea of building a life together?

If you feel like you genuinely love your partner and find fulfillment in your relationship, then you may just be suffering some temporary feelings regarding fear of commitment. And rest assured– this does not mean you should not proceed with tying the knot.

Signs Of Serious Doubts

On the other hand, if your doubts stretch beyond pre-wedding jitters and suggest that you might not be ready to marry your partner, it is crucial that you pay attention to these signals.

One major sign that you might not be ready to walk down the aisle is if you begin having second thoughts about your partner’s values or character. For instance, does your future spouse have fundamentally different beliefs about family, money, or religion?

These are all valid concerns that can potentially lead to severe conflicts after saying, “I do.” So, it is best to address them upfront before you walk down the aisle.

Another, perhaps more obvious sign that you are not ready to tie the knot is if you are not that excited about spending the future with your partner. Are you looking forward to fleshing out long-term dreams and plans together? Or does the thought of planning a life together make you feel uncertain or ambivalent?

If you can relate to the latter, this may indicate you are not ready to commit to a lifetime with your partner. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t love them or hope to tie the knot in the future. But, you may just not be ready– which is completely okay.

In any case, it is important to take the time to reflect on what you truly want out of life and ask yourself whether your partner is the right future spouse to join you in achieving those goals.

Trust Your Gut Instinct

At the end of the day, your family, friends, and loved ones can only provide so much support and reassurance. So, you just have to trust your gut instinct and follow what your heart is telling you to do.

If you believe that you are just feeling some pre-wedding anxiety, don’t let fear paralyze you from walking down the aisle and starting a beautiful life with your partner.

At the same time, don’t let external pressures make you feel boxed into tying the knot if that’s not truly what you want to do. Ultimately, only you can know whether or not you are ready to walk down the aisle. Trust yourself and go with your gut.

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