Premarital Assessment
Get your marriage off to the great start it deserves. Invest in your relationship and create a love that will stand the test of time.
SELF ASSESSMENT
What does marriage mean to you?
What is your reason for getting married?
- What do you appreciate most about your partner and your relationship?
- Do you think your relationship will change after you are married?
- Are you on the same page about having children?
- How will you handle your relationships with your families?
- What does spirituality mean to you?
- What does sex and intimacy mean for both of you?
- How do you look at spending versus saving?
- How are you going to handle your finances (Together or Separately)?
- How will you resolve future conflicts?
VALUABLE DISCUSSION(S)
PERSONAL HABITS
- If you have not lived with your partner before marriage, sharing a home can be surprising. Sometimes it's the seemingly insignificant things that can get under your skin and cause bigger problems than expected.
SPIRITUAL BELIEFS
- While religion and spiritual beliefs may be taboo topics for polite society, they can play a big role in your marriage.
FINANCES
- Money can cause a lot of stress in a family, and are one of the leading causes of divorce. You don't necessarily have to agree to everything, and maybe one of you is better at certain aspects of it than others. As a partnership, dealing with your financial future together and understanding short-and long-team goals is a wise more.
CHILDREN
- Not every couple wants to have kids, but its a good idea to keep an open dialogue about it.
FAMILY
- Every family is different, so understanding how your future spouse grew up and their relationship with parents and siblings today will be very helpful. After all, you are marrying into a new family, so its best to try and understand them.
SEX AND INTIMACY
- No relationship can survive on sex alone, and intimacy is just as important. While you might think you know a lot about your partner's views on either, its wise to have a serious conversation about it before marriage.
THE KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE
- Communicate clearly and often.
- Tell your spouse that you're thankful for having him or her in your life.
- Make time for you two as a couple.
- Plan for some personal time.
- Understand that it's OK to disagree.
- Build trust.
- Learn to forgive.