A thread #1 Instead of The Who cooks conversation If I may advice young couples to discuss:
1. Finances - How to manage all incomes, create incomes, savings, how to pay bills, percentage of income can be used to help extended family, financial goals, health & Life insurance
1. Finances - How to manage all incomes, create incomes, savings, how to pay bills, percentage of income can be used to help extended family, financial goals, health & Life insurance
2. Religion - Beliefs and values, where and how you worship, what religion children (if any) will be raised in.
3. Communication - How you address issues and conflicts, what are the other persons triggers, what are your deal breakers, set your boundaries from the start.
3. Communication - How you address issues and conflicts, what are the other persons triggers, what are your deal breakers, set your boundaries from the start.
4. Family - How to manage in laws, present a united front even if you don't agree with everything. Compromise and boundaries are a huge part of keeping a healthy in law relationship. Discuss parenting style, how you want your kids raised.
5. Responsibilities/chores - Allocate duties even if you need to outsource some things. Ladies try to put a personal touch, even if you have someone else cook, perhaps serve your husband. Both need to do things to help lighten the load and make each other feel valued
#6 Protect your marriage, try to be careful who discuss issues with. Don't say or do things you can't take back. Apologize when you are wrong, pride is a destroyer.
Remember no marriage is perfect, never compare yours with others. We all make mistakes.
Remember no marriage is perfect, never compare yours with others. We all make mistakes.
Marriage is hard work, every day. It is a marathon not a sprint, don't commit if you are not ready to put in the work.
Finally sexual compatibility is important - take time to learn and fulfill each others needs. This bonds you together in a more intimate way. Do not be afraid to have these discussions.
