Marriage is a different journey from that which you have been taking; it is the union of two emotional, physical and behavioural people. I...
Marriage is a different journey from that which you have been taking; it is the union of two emotional, physical and behavioural people.
It is one of the biggest commitments you have to make in your lifetime and it is only wise you make the best decision.
As such, it is mandatory that certain things are discussed between the couple and an agreement be made before saying ‘I do’.
1. Discuss the family’s income: As finances tend to be a big issue between the couples it is only wise to discuss it. Talk about how much you earn, how much you are willing to invest in the family you are planning to have, how much you are willing to give your parents etc.
Work with a budget to build the best family.
2. Discuss family planning: Discuss contraceptives methods, the number of children you would love to have, the age spacing between the children, gender of the children etc.
3. Build a friendly relationship with your in-laws: This is mostly from ladies who feel their mother-in-laws are monsters sent from the pit of hell. Go into every marriage with a clean heart, don’t judge based on what you have heard or what you perceive.
We all are humans and tend to have negative traits, instead of dwelling on your in-law’s negatives focus on the positives.
4. Attend premarital counselling: Either it is a counselling section with your religious head, or elders in your community, or a relationship expert, make sure you book for a counselling class once a week.
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