As we know communication is key in relationships, and conflict of some description is a natural part of relationships. However, by making sure our partners share our basic values, attitudes and life goals we can greatly minimize the nature, frequency and intensity of our relational conflict. In order to make sure our partners’ share our values and goals it is often recommended that we discuss the issues most important to us with our potential partners to make sure we are on the same page. However, these can be difficult discussions.
I would like you to review the list of premarital questions at the link : http://marriage.about.com/od/premaritaltests/a/questionstoask.htm
And answer the following questions:
1. Which questions are most important to you? List the top 3 important questions: (please do not chose religion based Q’s as top 3, as I will have to expand on this later and know nothing about religion)
2. Have you ever considered having such a discussion with a potential partner? Or have you had this type of conversation? Or you didn’t, but wish you had?
3. Do you think having this discussion with a potential partner is a valuable exercise?
4. Are there any questions that you would add to the list or are there any on the list that you think are inappropriate?
5. Do you think culture, ethnicity or religious backgrounds would impact the ability to have this conversation?
This does not have to be in essay format per se, as it is a post in an online discussion. Therefore, an Intro, body and conclusion are not are not required to be too formal.
