The Happy Wife School

Five Tough Questions You Need to Ask Each Other Before Getting Married

Sep 24, 2025
Love isn't enough for a successful marriage; shared values are crucial. Discover five essential questions to assess compatibility before tying the knot. Topics include financial alignment, parenting expectations, and the need for open discussions on political beliefs and spirituality. Learn how a wife's happiness can set the household tone and why transparency about debt is vital. Plus, get insights for both young women and men on preparing for a lasting partnership.
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INSIGHT

Marriage Needs More Than Love

  • Marriage requires more than romantic love; it needs commitment and emotional maturity.
  • Karyn Seitz says love alone won't sustain a marriage through life's stressors.
ANECDOTE

Question About A Wife Who Refuses Kids

  • A man wrote that his wife doesn't want kids and cites her childhood trauma and fear of losing autonomy.
  • Karyn Seitz explains this is often decided before marriage and may be impossible to change after vows.
INSIGHT

Romantic Love Fades; Values Persist

  • Romantic love fades and exposes differences when practical challenges arrive.
  • Karyn Seitz warns that without shared values, marriage problems surface after initial romance wanes.
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