Top marriage questions

Some women check out their gynae’s credentials more carefully than they do their future husband’s. But it’s best to know the answers to the top 40 marriage questions before you tie the knot.

Bride: Nadezna | Dress: Elria | Photo: Henriette

  1. Why are we getting married? Pregnancy, loneliness and getting away from your folks are not good reasons to marry someone.
  2. What do you want out of life?
  3. Do you think it’s important to be faithful in marriage?
  4. Do you have a criminal record?
  5. Are you willing to help with chores? (Even cleaning loos?)
  6. How often do you drink?
  7. Have you ever been violent?
  8. What are your expectations about our intimate relationship?
  9. Do you think we should talk about our love life? Are you comfortable with talking about your likes and dislikes?
  10. What was your childhood like and is there anything that happened in your family when you were small that affected you?
  11. What is your expectation during the holidays when it comes to your family and mine?
  12. What do you like and dislike most about your family and mine?
  13. Is there anything you really like about your parent’s and my parent’s marriages that you especially want to bring into our marriage?
  14. How do you think I see you?
  15. How would you describe yourself?
  16. Are you jealous?
  17. What is your main love language? Follow link to learn more: http://www.wonderfulwomennetwork.com/magazines/July2009/inform2009july.html
  18. Do you think we listen well to one another?
  19. What is the state of your mental and physical health?
  20. Do you see us spending our free time together or each having our own interests?
  21. Are you the type who needs time alone?
  22. Do you think separate boys’ and girls’ nights out are okay?
  23. How much time do you see us spending with our in-laws?
  24. Will we discuss money matters together?
  25. Are you a saver or a spender?
  26. Do you like having a budget?
  27. Will we have joint or separate accounts?
  28. Do you think an annual holiday is a luxury or a necessity?
  29. Do you have any debts?
  30. Will we make major financial decisions together?
  31. Would you like to own a home some day?
  32. Does your spirituality or religion play an important part in your life?
  33. What is your view of God?
  34. Do you want children, and if so how many and when?
  35. What type of parent do you think you will be?
  36. What will your parenting philosophy be?
  37. Will one of us stay home after we have children?
  38. If so, who do you think it will be?
  39. Would you adopt?
  40. Are you a parent already?