Questions To Ask Before Marriage

Marriage is a significant milestone in our lives. In Bangladesh, most marriages are arranged marriages, where families play a vital role in selecting the bride and groom. To ensure a harmonious journey into married life, it’s crucial to understand your future partner thoroughly.

In this blog, we’ll explore 15 questions you should ask your prospective spouse before tying the knot to avoid conflicts and embark on this new journey with confidence.

1. Mutual Understanding and Respect

• Do you both understand and respect each other’s choices and decisions?
• How will you navigate disagreements and maintain mutual respect?

2. Decision-Making as a Team

• How will you make decisions together, from daily choices to major life decisions?
• What approach will you take when deciding on family matters?

3. Conflict Resolution

• How do you both handle conflicts and arguments?
• Are you quick to forgive and apologize when needed?

4. Financial Planning

• What are your financial situations, and how will you manage your finances as a couple?
• What financial goals do you hope to achieve together?

5. Parenting and Children

• Do you both want children, and if so, how many and when?
• What values and principles will you instill in your children?

6. Career and Aspirations

• What are your career goals, and how do you plan to support each other professionally?
• How will you strike a balance between work and family life?

7. Categories of Expenses

• How will you manage your expenses as a newlywed couple?
• What are the essential spending categories you’ll prioritize?

8. Attitude Toward Debt

• How do you both feel about taking on debt if necessary?
• What is your plan for handling financial challenges?

9. Family Size and Planning

• How many children do you envision having?
• Are you aligned in your family planning?

10. Values to Teach Children

• What values and beliefs do you want to instill in your children?
• How will your upbringing influence your parenting styles?

11. Handling Parental Decisions

• How will you make decisions related to your children’s upbringing?
• What’s your approach to handling disagreements regarding your children?

12. Involvement of Extended Family

• How much involvement do you want from your parents and extended family in your marital and parental decisions?
• What are your boundaries in this regard?

13. Sharing Household Responsibilities

• How will you divide household chores and responsibilities?
• What’s your plan for maintaining a fair distribution of tasks?

14. Personal Time and Space

• Do you both need personal time and space within the marriage?
• How will you ensure that you don’t become too absorbed in your marital responsibilities?

15. Quality Time with Families

• How will you spend quality time with both your families?
• What role will family gatherings and relationships play in your married life?

Marriage is a significant commitment that requires thorough preparation. These questions will serve as a foundation for open communication, understanding, and trust between you and your future partner. By discussing these topics openly and honestly, you can build a strong foundation for a happy and fulfilling married life.

Remember, marriage is not just about finding the right answers; it’s about asking the right questions. For more useful contents, please check our blog:  www.jibonshongibd.com/blog

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This article is intended to provide a general guide/info only, NOT an advice/suggestions!

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