Relationships
Its time to get uncomfortable.
If you and your partner areconsidering marriage, its natural to allow the excitement to take the reins.
Youll definitely want to come up with questions to ask your partner before getting engaged.
This requires two people who are open to the others opinions and needs.
1
How are we similar and how are we different?
Are there any differences we cannot accept?
Its important to consider compatibility when youre taking such a significant step in your relationship.
2
How are we doing?
Urban suggests making it a regular practice.
4
What are things I am getting right for you and our relationship?
Relationships are a two-way street, and you and your partners needs deserve to be considered.
Sometimes we do things that can push our partners away without realizing it.
6
How do you show and receive love?
Accepting feedback is great, but taking active steps to improve your behavior is even better.
8
How open are you to feedback and change?
9
How do you view growth and self-care?
As much as it might sound ideal, we cant love someone into loving themselves.
But you could find out how they view their growth and their self-care habits, Broadhead says.
10
What is my deepest wisdom saying about this relationship?
Many times your gut feeling is the biggest indicator of the best future steps for you, Broadhead says.
11
Who plans to primarily handle the finances?
A significant decision like an engagement requires not just emotional preparation, but some logistical planning as well.
12
What are your financial goals?
13
What debts do you have?
Its an uncomfortable topic, Inoa says, but its an important one.
If you plan to become parents, its wise to decide early on what that looks like.
