You should never settle in a romantic relationship if you know the person you’re with isn’t good for you.

The fear of being alone simply isn’t a worthy excuse. Relationship and marriage coach Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario has a lot to say on the topic.

Here are four questions you should ask yourself before you allow yourself to settle with the wrong person.

Are you compatible?

Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario says that compatibility is beyond important. If your goals aren’t aligned, you’re in for some serious trouble.

You and your partner should see eye to eye about having kids, religion, politics, handling money, and everything else.

How do your temperaments balance out?

The way both of your temperament balance out with your partner says a lot about the longevity of your relationship.

According to Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario, you and your partner don’t have to be the exact same to make it work. Your temperaments should certainly vibe, though.

Are both of you committed to doing the work?

For any relationship to last, it requires two people putting in the effort and doing the work!

Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario notes that it’s usually problematic to be stuck in a relationship with someone who isn’t willing to fight for the relationship in the same way you are.

Are you attracted to each other?

Attraction is far more important than many people want to admit.

Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario explains that you shouldn’t think of yourself as shallow or superficial if you care about how attracted you are to your partner.