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Important questions to ask your partner
- By Murain Yadav

These are the top question any couple have to face the instant they tie the knot. So why not be prepared when situations fire your way! This is a huge step in your relationship! You and your would-be spouse should form certain understandings and agree upon each of your expectations. Thinking that you can deal with this issue later in your marriage is a mistake.


What are the plans about money?

The mechanics of how the two of you will handle your individual finances isn't an issue. Many couples in successful marriages have separate checking accounts and many couples in successful marriages have one joint account.The two of you should calmly and practically talk about money and keep tabs on how your money is spent, or saved, or not spent. Later when an unfortunate situation arises, the blame game might begin.

Life and in-laws

They may be wonderful people who love you both, but it all comes down to how comfortable you both are with each other's parents. Talk and find out how each other feel and also get tips on how to deal them.

What about the chores?

If the answer is "no" or "why should I?" or "Isn't that your job?" you have several options. You can hire someone to do the chores that neither of you wants to do. You can accept that you will be doing most of the chores around the house. You can discuss the importance of sharing the household chores together.

How do you want to spend your days off?

The answer to this question will reveal several things. How your future spouse likes to spend free time. The value your future spouse places on having fun together. Balancing work and fun and family time and personal time is not easy.

Without talking about the time aspect of your life together is important! Living a balanced life together will create the time you both need, individually and together, for vacations, quiet time, and fun time.