| Testing of any sort can strain a relationship. It brings up | | | | problems early so you can seek treatment. The key to |
| many trust issues and could potentially open a can of | | | | a long and happy life is early detection of diseases and |
| worms that you're not prepared to deal with. However, | | | | prevention. Tests like kidney tests, hepatitis tests and |
| testing can also be a life saver and open your eyes to | | | | even drug tests can help your partner and you |
| truths about your partner that may have otherwise | | | | address any issues that may be present before they |
| been kept hidden. Here are some compelling reasons | | | | become bigger problems. |
| to incorporate testing into your life: | | | | It Shows You Think Ahead |
| It Can Be Life Saving | | | | Let's say you want to have kids with this person some |
| Depending on the type of drug test you want your | | | | day. It is important to plan ahead in this regard. If there |
| partner to take, it may very well be life saving. A drug | | | | is some disease or condition that would prevent you |
| test can catch a problem before it accelerates. An | | | | from having children safely, it needs to be found out |
| HIV test can help them get the treatment they need | | | | now. |
| and help prevent you from contracting it. You get the | | | | It's Considerate |
| idea. | | | | Undergoing testing in a relationship is just plain |
| It Isn't Expensive | | | | considerate. It shows that you are both committed and |
| Most drug tests that you can use at home are not | | | | willing to lay it all on the line for one another. |
| very expensive and are easy to obtain. One of the | | | | It Reveals People's True Nature |
| best reasons to ask your partner to undergo certain | | | | If your partner gets very upset about the prospect of |
| tests is because it is so easy to do so. Why risk it? | | | | having a test done or flat out refuses without even |
| It Can Make You Closer | | | | discussing it, you have grounds for suspicion. If you are |
| If your partner goes along very willingly with the whole | | | | going to be in a relationship with this person for life, you |
| drug testing process and if you undergo testing as well, | | | | deserve full disclosure. |
| it can really make you closer as a couple. Knowing | | | | It's Responsible |
| you are both healthy is important and addressing | | | | Agreeing to testing of any sort is responsible and the |
| issues at their onset is also important. | | | | adult thing to do. When in a relationship with someone, |
| It Adds a Layer of Comfort | | | | your livelihood is dependent on each other-meaning the |
| It is helpful and comforting to know how your partner is | | | | health of the other person is vitally important. |
| doing. This applies to general health concerns and to | | | | It Shows You Care |
| drug use. If you plan on spending your life with this | | | | Who would ask someone to go through a test if they |
| person, it is vital to be comfortable with one another | | | | didn't care about them? Asking your spouse to |
| and that's what testing can provide. | | | | undergo testing of any sort shows you have a |
| It Can Get You Out of Unhealthy Territory | | | | genuine concern for this person. They shouldn't be |
| Taking a simple drug test can help you detect | | | | offended. |