Sep 15, 2021 in Life Coaching

How to Prepare for Marriage and Not Just the Wedding

Are you getting married soon? Here we will give advice for newlyweds.

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Are you getting married soon? Here we will give advice for newlyweds. Not wedding tips but how to prepare for marriage.

How to Prepare for Marriage

1. Ask as many questions as you need:

While making a list of questions try to cover every aspect of life. Ask questions related to love, responsibilities, family, career, finances and anything else that you have in mind. 

2. Analyze the character of your partner:

Take note of your partner's character so that you know what to expect in your marriage. 

3. Know the weakness and work on it:

Good communication is a key to a successful relationship and everyone has weaknesses. 

You can work on each other's weaknesses together as a team and later on in your marital life, it will help you both should you face any difficulties. 

4. Learn how to express yourself:

In every relationship and life in general, expressing yourself in a healthy manner is essential. 

If you can’t express yourself to your partner, then it can create a lot of misunderstandings. It will also be more difficult for your partner to make you happy. 

So, learn vital communication skills and learn how to express yourself to prevent future problems.

5. Make a checklist together:

Prepare a checklist together, which is related to your commitment, goals and how you plan to achieve all this.

Mention what you are expecting from this marriage and vice versa. 

6. Stay committed: 

Commitment is essential for a long-lasting and happy marriage. So, both you and your partner need to stay committed to one another. 

7. Family planning:

Discuss how many children you and your partner would like to have and when. You can also discuss how it will play into your careers and finances. 

8. Discuss finances: 

Let's face it, money plays an important role in our lives. Therefore, you should feel free to discuss this with your partner. 

Speak about saving money, your spending habits and your financial goals. You can also ask your partner what their financial goals are and you work from here.

This can also prevent problems in the future. 

9. Discuss your expectations:

You and your partner will have expectations in your marriage. So, feel free to discuss these beforehand so you are both aware of each other's expectations. 

10. Teamwork:

Teamwork is essential for a happy marriage. So, start thinking like a team and work towards achieving all your goals together as a team.

Original article: https://www.liesmug.com/preparing-for-marriage-not-just-the-wedding/

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