9 Things To Keep In Mind Before You Say 'I Do'

Take care.

- Prachi Bhardwaj

There used to be a time when the fiancés were discouraged to meet too often before marriage. The old wives in the family would be wary of any untoward talk or incident that could lead to breaking of the alliance before the wedding takes place. But times have changed now. Now, families encourage their boys and girls to meet and understand their future life partner well before they enter matrimony. Getting married is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. You should never rush into engagement or marriage. Rather, you must best utilise the courtship period to understand your to-be life-partner, develop a marital friendship, learn your pluses and minuses, and cognise where you stand on the tricky issues in life. In short, before tying the knot, you should know your partner inside and out. It’s not that difficult too. This article tells you some important aspects you should know before getting married.

Money matters

Although the cliché is ‘love comes before money’, nevertheless money plays a rather crucial role in matrimonial life. Therefore, it’s important to learn how to communicate about money matters before you get married. Discuss not only your savings and debts but also how finances will be shared during the marriage. Another important aspect to money is your attitude towards spending. If one partner is a miser while the other is spendthrift, believe me, life will not be easy. Therefore, both partners should be at least on the same page, if not possessing similar spending habits.

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