By April Littleton

According to People, Glee star Dot-Marie Jones married her longtime girlfriend Bridgett Casteen Saturday night at their Los Angeles home. Close friends of the lovebirds were invited to the celebration. Jones proposed to Casteen during the Gay Days Anaheim weekend in October.

How do you know when you’re ready to marry your partner?

Cupid’s Advice:

Marrying a significant other is a huge decision to make. Many factors should be considered before you take your first steps down the aisle. Cupid is here to help:

1. Similar goals: You and your significant other need to have some common interests. How many kids do you want? How important is having a career to your partner? What will the two of you be willing to sacrifice in order to have a stable life together? If the two of you can’t seem to agree on any answers to the questions above, then you might not be right for each other.

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2. Unconditional love: You love everything about your honey. All of the little odd quirks your partner has brings a smile to your face and you wouldn’t change a thing about him/her. Marriage takes work and commitment, but being with the love of your life will only seem like a burden if you can’t accept all of who your partner is.

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3. Family and friends: Your loved ones opinion of your companion should weigh heavy on your decide to marry or not. You don’t want to be with someone who doesn’t get along with your close friends and family. Some of your loved ones may not dig your honey, but the majority of them should have a positive attitude toward the thought of the two of you tying the knot.

How did you know when you were ready to marry your partner? Share your experience below.

By Kerri Sheehan

Coach Beiste is set to walk down the aisle! Glee star Dot-Marie Jones is officially engaged to girlfriend Bridgett Casteen. Jones, who is best known for her role as gym teacher Shannon Beiste on Glee, proposed to Casteen in Disneyland on Friday October 4th. According to UsMagazine.com she said, “It’s the happiest day of my life. I never thought I’d find somebody that is so loving and kind.”

How do you know when you’ve found “the one”?

Cupid’s Advice:

It can be hard to tell if the relationship you’re in is a lasting one. Let Cupid help you decide if your lover is your forever:

1. You open up: In the perfect relationship both halves are completely honest to their partner and themselves. Putting on a front and hiding how you really feel is the best way to destroy a relationship.

2. Disagreement is okay: Being together isn’t about getting along one hundred percent of the time. Sometimes you have to disagree in order to keep your relationship strong.

3. Fireworks: When you’ve truly found the one you should still being seeing fireworks even months into the relationship. When making your love your last you should still get butterflies when you’re with them.

How did you know you found “the one”? Share below.