Questions to Ask About Marriage
Essential questions to ask about marriage to understand expectations, values, and build a strong foundation for your relationship.
1What are your expectations for marriage and what does it mean to you?
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What are your expectations for marriage and what does it mean to you?
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Why this works
Essential for understanding each other's views on marriage and what you both want from the relationship.
2What are your views on communication and how do you handle conflicts?
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What are your views on communication and how do you handle conflicts?
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Crucial for understanding how you'll communicate and resolve issues together.
3What are your views on finances and how do you want to handle money?
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What are your views on finances and how do you want to handle money?
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Important for understanding financial expectations and how you'll manage money together.
4What are your views on children and family planning?
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What are your views on children and family planning?
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Essential for understanding your family goals and how you'll plan for the future.
5What are your views on roles and responsibilities in the marriage?
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What are your views on roles and responsibilities in the marriage?
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Important for understanding how you'll divide responsibilities and support each other.
6What are your views on intimacy and physical affection?
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What are your views on intimacy and physical affection?
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Crucial for understanding your physical relationship and how you'll maintain intimacy.
7What are your views on religion and spirituality?
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What are your views on religion and spirituality?
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Important for understanding your spiritual beliefs and how they'll influence your marriage.
8What are your views on career and work-life balance?
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What are your views on career and work-life balance?
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Essential for understanding your career goals and how you'll balance work and family.
9What are your views on extended family and relationships?
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What are your views on extended family and relationships?
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Important for understanding how you'll handle relationships with in-laws and extended family.
10What are your views on traditions and celebrations?
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What are your views on traditions and celebrations?
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Crucial for understanding how you'll celebrate holidays and maintain traditions.
11What are your views on personal space and independence?
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What are your views on personal space and independence?
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Important for understanding how you'll maintain individuality while being married.
12What are your views on decision-making and leadership?
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What are your views on decision-making and leadership?
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Essential for understanding how you'll make decisions together and lead your family.
13What are your views on trust and honesty?
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What are your views on trust and honesty?
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Why this works
Crucial for understanding the foundation of your relationship and how you'll build trust.
14What are your views on growth and change?
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What are your views on growth and change?
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Important for understanding how you'll grow together and adapt to changes.
15What are your views on support and encouragement?
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What are your views on support and encouragement?
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Essential for understanding how you'll support each other through challenges and successes.
16What are your views on fun and recreation?
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What are your views on fun and recreation?
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Important for understanding how you'll have fun together and maintain your relationship.
17What are your views on goals and dreams?
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What are your views on goals and dreams?
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Crucial for understanding your individual and shared goals for the future.
18What are your views on commitment and loyalty?
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What are your views on commitment and loyalty?
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Essential for understanding your commitment to each other and how you'll maintain loyalty.
19What are your views on forgiveness and second chances?
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What are your views on forgiveness and second chances?
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Important for understanding how you'll handle mistakes and move forward together.
20What are your views on love and what it means to you?
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What are your views on love and what it means to you?
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Crucial for understanding your definition of love and how you'll express it to each other.
Building a Strong Marriage Foundation
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Before the Conversation
Reflect on Your Values
Think about your own values, beliefs, and expectations for marriage.
Prepare Your Questions
Write down all your questions and concerns before the conversation.
Choose the Right Time
Pick a time when you can have an uninterrupted, meaningful conversation.
During the Conversation
Listen Actively
Pay attention to their responses and show genuine interest in their perspective.
Be Honest
Share your own views and feelings honestly and openly.
Ask Follow-up Questions
Ask follow-up questions to deepen understanding and explore their reasoning.
After the Conversation
Reflect Together
Discuss what you learned and how it affects your relationship.
Plan Next Steps
Decide what actions you'll take based on your conversation.
Continue the Dialogue
Keep the conversation going and continue to explore these important topics.