DONT GET MARRIED BEFORE: a thread
1. Talk about DEBT
2. FULLY and WILLINGLY committing to one another. No "im not sure" and "what if& #39;s" and "its not the right time." you are either in or you& #39;re OUT.
3. When/how many kids yall want (adoption? are one of you infertile? etc.)
4. Talking about STDs. Get checked. Seek medical help/informed professional knowledge. Keep those tests up to date and find ways to do so even within the marriage.
5. Talk about your 5-10 year timeline regarding career/education. Can you move? Willingness to relocate? etc.
6. Levels of religiosity. Openness to growth? Lack Thereof? Do you share fundamental CORE beliefs about life? VERY important.
7. Anger managements issues: do one of you struggle? Are you in therapy for it/taking it out on others? Seek help, bc it will destruct you and the future and the children....
8. Energy. Does it match? you decide. Follow your gut
9. CLOTHING: it may seem like a small problem but small things eventually ADD up. Make sure your expectations MATCH one another to full comfort. IMPORTANT EMPHASIS ON THIS
10. Finances: how do you intend on splitting bills? Gender roles? Taking the parents in during old age? etc.