Conversations You Should Have Before Getting Married

1. Children — Do we both want kids? 2. Parenting — How do we want to raise them? 3. Finances — How will we manage money? 4. Debt — Do either of us have debt? 5. Saving — What are our financial goals? 6. Careers — How will our careers affect our marriage? 7. Where to Live — Where do we want to live? 8. Religion — Do our beliefs align? 9. Values — What matters most to us? 10. Communication — How do we handle conflict? 11. Trust — What builds or breaks trust? 12. Boundaries — What are our personal boundaries? 13. Family — How involved should our families be? 14. In-Laws — How will we handle in-law issues? 15. Household Chores — How will we divide chores? 16. Lifestyle — What lifestyle do we want? 17. Health — Are there any health concerns? 18. Mental Health — How will we support each other? 19. Love Languages — How do we each feel loved? 20. Quality Time — How will we stay connected? 21. Intimacy — What are our expectations? 22. Personal Space — How much alone time do we need? 23. Friendships — What boundaries should we have with friends? 24. Social Life — How social do we want to be? 25. Travel — What places do we want to visit? 26. Retirement — What is our retirement plan? 27. Insurance — Do we need life or health insurance? 28. Emergency Plans — What happens in an emergency? 29. Life Goals — What do we want to achieve together? 30. Education — Will either of us continue studying? 31. Habits — What habits should we improve? 32. Daily Routine — What should daily life look like? 33. Stress — How do we deal with stress? 34. Anger — How do we handle arguments? 35. Forgiveness — How do we rebuild after conflict? 36. Apologies — What makes an apology sincere? 37. Decision-Making — How will we make big decisions? 38. Technology — What are our phone and social media boundaries? 39. Privacy — What should stay private? 40. Gender Roles — What are our expectations?