Getting married is one of the biggest decisions one makes in life. Agree? You are going to share everything with your partner for the rest of your life and it is a big commitment. Therefore, you should not rush into things a little too quickly. Here, we list a few things you must do before getting married or before you say ‘I Do’.
1. Get to know each other’s family: It is very important to become familiar and know each other’s family. In India, you don’t just marry a person but his/her entire family. So choose your family wisely.
2. Travel together: Before going for your honeymoon, rehearse well. Moreover, traveling as a couple teaches you a lot about one another. This will help you create unique, amazing memories that will last forever.
3. Discuss finances: If either one of you dealing with any major debt, then you must discuss the matter before you get married. It is important to know where you people stand in terms of your finances before getting married.
4. Know each other’s bad habits: Ensure your partner loves you for who you are. If your partner is ready to accept you, he or she has to deal with your bad habits such as snoring, belching or toenail chewing.
5. Talk about children: Discuss your thoughts about growing your family and having kids. Discuss about family planning before tying the knot, so there isn’t upset or confusion later.
6. Get to know each other’s friends: The way you should know each other’s family members, similarly you should know each other’s friends too.
7. Arguments are alright: Arguments are never pleasant but can make a relationship stronger. It will help you know how your soon to be spouse can handle tricky situations in life.
8. Have separate night outs: Plan nights out with friends to check how you both handle it. If there are jealousies or insecurities to be sorted out, get them fixed before any commitments are made.
9. Plan on buying a house together: What kind of house you both want? What should be its location? How much rent you can afford? Discuss these matters before you get married so that you don’t argue over it later.
10. Explore each other’s sexuality: It is very important to take all factors into account before stepping towards the altar. Remember, if you’re not sexually compatible with the person, you could be signing up for a tense marriage