15 Married Women Have Brutally Honest Thoughts On What To Do Before Getting Married

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“Have all those hard, uncomfortable conversations with them that you’d rather do anything else but have. Those conversations will show both your true colors and help you understand if you’re actually compatible on a deep level. I’ve always thought it was important for personal values, big life goals, and respect need to align in a serious relationship.”

—EnoughNumbersAlready

“My husband and I talked about all kinds of difficult topics before we got married, but the truth is you never really know how you’re going to feel until you get into those situations. It’s definitely important to talk about them, but keep in mind that it’s not necessarily a one-and-done conversation. Keeping the conversations alive and continuing to be open and honest about them is more important than just initiating the conversations.”

—cetus_lapetus