7 Neglected Questions for Married Couples!

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Hello!

Marriage is like a journey, full of adventures and discoveries.

But along the way, there are questions that we might forget to ask amidst our busy lifestyles, yet they hold the key to a happy marriage.

In this post, we're going to talk about those often neglected but IMPT questions – the ones that might not come up in everyday conversation but are vital for building a strong and enduring marriage!

So, let's take a closer look at these often-overlooked questions that can help your marriage blossom ! 🌸

♥️What Are Our Individual Goals and Dreams?

Discuss your personal aspirations and how they align with your life together.

Lifestyle Application 👇

Example: "I've always wanted to travel more. What about you?"

Discuss each other's travel dreams, career aspirations, and how you can support these goals as a couple

♥️ How Can We Keep the Spark Alive in Our Marriage?

Explore ways to maintain the romance and intimacy, even as the years go by

Lifestyle Application 👇

Example: "We haven't had a date night in a while. Shall we plan one for this weekend and take turns to plan 1 every month?"

Discuss romantic gestures, date nights, and ways to keep the relationship passionate.

♥️ How Do We Manage Our Finances?

Address your financial goals, budgeting, and spending habits

Lifestyle Application 👇

Example: "We've been spending a lot recently. Should we create a budget and revisit on a monthly basis?"

Discuss income, expenses, saving goals, and how you'll manage finances together.

♥️ What Role Do Our Families Play in Our Marriage?

Set boundaries and expectations for interactions with extended family.

Lifestyle Application 👇

Example: "My parents want us to visit more often. I understand you’re busy lately. When is a good time to discuss how often we should visit them?"

Talk about how you'll balance time with each other and extended family while setting boundaries.

♥️ What Are Our Views on Trust and Boundaries? Discuss trust-building, personal boundaries, and privacy.

Lifestyle Application 👇

Example: "I value 100% transparency and don’t mind sharing with you my phone password. But can we talk about boundaries and trust?"

Conversation: Share your perspectives on trust and personal boundaries, ensuring mutual respect.

♥️ What’s a Healthy Work-Life Balance?

Find strategies to balance your careers and personal life effectively

Lifestyle Application 👇

Example: "I' need to work late again. Can we find a good time to talk about ways we can set aside time for a better work-life balance so that I don’t neglect you?"

Conversation: Discuss schedules, time management, and ways to prioritize quality time together.

♥️ Should we come up with a household chores schedule and take turns to do certain things ?

Lifestyle Application 👇

Example : "Im rushing a project deadline. I know it’s my turn to do the dishes. Do you mind taking care of them tonight darling ?"

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HOW OFTEN SHOUKD WE TALK ABOUT IT?

Individual Goals and Dreams: Every 6 months.

Keeping the Sparks Alive: Weekly or bi-weekly.

Managing Finances: Monthly budget review.

Role of Families: As needed, e.g., after family gatherings.

Trust and Boundaries: Ongoing and as issues arise.

Work-Life Balance: Quarterly.

Household Chores Schedule: Weekly or bi-weekly.

Heart-to-Heart Talks: Regularly, e.g., every Sunday evening.

Communication is the NUMBER 1 Killer for any marriage or rather the lack of communication. I hope you ll find time to talk about some of the above topics when both of you are in a relaxed mood:))

I’ll highly encourage you to start the conversation today and build a love that stands the test of time 💪🏻

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If I were you, I’ll share this post link 🔗with my spouse now and quickly set aside a date to do this activity together! 😉

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