Relationships are wonderful gifts from God. Not only are they meant to help grow God’s family on earth, create a support system to share burdens and experience the joy of partnership and family, but relationships are also an opportunity to grow more deeply in your faith and learn more about the very special person that you are, as God intended.

But, if you’re not taking the necessary steps to ensure you’re ready for a meaningful relationship, it is unlikely you will get the chance to experience the magic of a truly great friendship, love or marriage. You don’t have to settle for a mediocre relationship, and you definitely don’t deserve to be in an abusive or hurtful relationship. The good news is, with a little work, you can experience a more intimate relationship. From the editors at Believe.com™, sister-site to ChristianMingle.com®, here are 10 questions to ask yourself to discover if you’re ready for a more meaningful relationship.