How it started, one can't really explain. One thing people say is "love is blind", but you don't have to get blind buddies. You may choose the wrong partner, it's funny but that's reality.
Start by having a date, after a while you guys get more close to each other, knowing the do's and don't of your partner. The journey just started, trust me you'd make a good marital life as time goes on. Stay safe.