Questions to ask before marriage

Thoughtful questions to ask a match before saying yes: career, family, money, where to live, children and values.

Career and plans

Where do you see your work in five years? Would you move city or country for it? How do you feel about your partner’s career?

Family and living arrangements

Would you like to live with your parents, near them, or on your own? What role do you expect families to play after marriage?

Money

How do you like to save and spend? Do you support your parents financially? How would you share household costs?

Children

Do you want children, and roughly when? How would you share looking after them?

Values and everyday life

What does a good weekend look like? How do you handle disagreements? Which festivals and traditions matter most to you?

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