Pre-Wedding Red Flags: 6 Must-Ask Questions to Avoid Marital Disaster

RED FLAGS

The dream of a fairy tale wedding often focuses on one perfect day, but the reality of marriage is a lifelong journey. It’s built on deep understanding, trust, and honest communication. In the midst of planning for the big day, it’s crucial not to forget the important discussions that form the backbone of a lasting relationship.

Here are six vital questions to explore with your partner before you walk down the aisle, setting the stage for a strong and enduring marriage.

“People don’t ever really forget their exes” is the verdict of one user. This encapsulates the regret of not discussing matters relating to previous flings or relationships.

Past Relationships

Talks about intimacy may initially be viewed as awkward. Still, it is an awkwardness many wish they were brave enough to tackle. In hindsight, the first night, frequency/style, history (naive or expert), orientation, and other views are tete-a-tete many couples have now realized would have been crucial to drawing the thin line between pleasure and frustration.

Physical Intimacy

While the majority holds that love is enough to keep a marriage, many have regrettably found that money matters if handled right and is vital to sustaining love.

Finances

After finally finding that perfect one, the last thing anyone would expect is a monster-in-law to unhook the catch. But this is un-expectation many partners regret not preparing for.

Inlaws

“Be fruitful and become many” seems to be the unvoiced consensus of getting married. So several intending couples refuse to touch base on this subject.

Children

At the onset of nuptials, the financial security of earning well (or at least the potential) is usually the attraction for lovebirds to go for it.

Career

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