20 Questions

Questions to Ask About Marriage

Essential questions to ask about marriage to understand expectations, values, and build a strong foundation for your relationship.

1

What are your expectations for marriage and what does it mean to you?

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Essential for understanding each other's views on marriage and what you both want from the relationship.

2

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.

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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.

4

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What are your views on trust and honesty?

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Crucial for understanding the foundation of your relationship and how you'll build trust.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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