| Many marriages are successful. Many are not. Having | | | | One of the highest reasons for divorce, next to |
| your marriage based on a Christian foundation can | | | | infidelity has to do with financial matters. Some things |
| increase the chances of it being successful and long | | | | you should consider before you get married are.a. Are |
| lasting by leaps and bounds. Again, as we know | | | | you a spender or a saver?b. What are your thoughts |
| marriage is not easy but incorporating Christian | | | | on saving/ investing now and in the future?c. Are you |
| principles on a regular basis can make those difficult | | | | in debt and what is your plan to get out of debt?d. |
| times become much easier. | | | | What are the things you think are worth getting into |
| Top 5 Premarital Questions You Should Ask Yourself | | | | debt for (house, car, education ect...) |
| Before You Get Married | | | | 4. How Well Do You Get Along With Your In-laws |
| 1. How Well Do You And Your Partner Handle Conflict | | | | How well you get along with your in-laws can have a |
| As much as you are in love now, conflicts are sure to | | | | huge impact on your marriage. Do you and your |
| arise. And how you handle those conflicts are key to | | | | in-laws get along now and how will your time be spent |
| having a successful and lasting relationship. It is in our | | | | with them in the future? How involved are they in your |
| nature to avoid conflict but this can lead to resentment | | | | spouse's life now, and are they willing to let you and |
| and bitterness. If you and your soon to be spouse | | | | your spouse resolve your differences on your own |
| have difficulty in resolving conflict then are you willing to | | | | without getting involved. Remember this is your |
| seek counseling to lean how to communicate your | | | | marriage. A union and covenant made between you, |
| feelings in a healthy effective manor? Premarital | | | | your spouse, and God. If trouble does arise are you |
| counseling is a great way to discover more about | | | | willing to seek the Lord for help and are you willing to |
| yourself and your spouse. Conflict resolution is a skill | | | | seek out counseling in the future if needed? |
| that can be learned and will not only enhance your | | | | 5. Do Either Of You Have Children From a Previous |
| marriage but will help ensure it lasts a lifetime. | | | | Marriage |
| 2. What Are Your Views On Raising Children | | | | Having a blended family can be quite a challenge for |
| (Discipline) | | | | both parents involved. It's a good idea to have a plan |
| If you plan on having children, then one of the major | | | | before you get married as to how conflicts between |
| stumbling blocks in a marriage can be how you and | | | | you and the children of your spouse will be handled. |
| your spouse handle the disciplining of the children. More | | | | What are your expectations of your spouse as a |
| often or not this area of the marriage is not considered | | | | stepparent? How do you get along with the |
| until the children arrive. Then you soon discover you | | | | stepchildren now? Once you are married how will |
| both have different views on how things should be | | | | these relationships change? |
| handled which can lead to conflict between you and | | | | These are just some of the areas that can be sorted |
| your spouse. Again, premarital counseling can help the | | | | out before you get married through premarital |
| two of you share your feelings and communicate | | | | counseling. I strongly encourage you to seek out |
| clearly what your expectations are when it comes to | | | | premarital counseling through your local church or |
| raising children. | | | | elsewhere prior to making a lifelong commitment to the |
| 3. Finances | | | | one you love. |