"14 Essential Questions to Ask Your Fiancé Before Getting Married"
2016.03.06 published
A Very Special Event in Life: [Marriage] ♡
A childhood dream of becoming a bride ♡ The "marriage to my beloved" that I've dreamed of even in my sleep is a special event in life, brimming with happiness just by imagining it ♡
For those who might say, "I don't have the word 'marriage blues' in my dictionary!" I have something I'd like you to hear just a little bit about ♡
Do you know the [14 questions] to ask him before marriage? ♡
Did you know that there is a [14-question list] you should ask him, with whom you will share a long life ahead? *This list was created by the famous writer Paul Hudson, who lives in New York, and has become a topic of discussion online with comments like "Wonderful!" and "I totally relate!" ♡
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➡ Recently trending article in Japan: *Dramatic reduction in divorce rates? The '14-question list' to ask before marriage*
Knowing how he feels about marriage and your future together can make it easier to build a happy future after marriage together. Here’s the [14-question list] that Paul Hudson believes you should ask him before marriage ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ① [Why do you like me?] ♡
While "I love everything about you!" and "I don't need a reason to love you!" might sound romantic at first, what's needed here is to express specifically what parts of each other are charming and loved. *To continue loving each other for a long time, understanding each other's charms is essential, alongside the feeling ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ② [Why do you want to get married?] ♡
Life is a series of choices. Saying "because I like you" might make you a little anxious. *It's fun to discuss whether his idea of an ideal life aligns with your vision of life ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ③ [Will you always be romantic?] ♡
In the long life ahead, there may be times when you become parents or when work gets busy, making it hard to have sweet moments together. *Even then, will he make an effort to cheer you up or remember important days, continuing to build a wonderful relationship? ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ④ [Will you grow together with me?] ♡
Just as there is a saying "marriage is the goal," many men may become complacent when married. *While a stable life is important, we want to be in a relationship that remembers to "challenge ourselves together," trying new things or going to places we’ve never been together ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ⑤ [Can we overcome tough times together?] ♡
When things are going well, it's all happiness and fun. *What really matters is how much you can be there for each other when times are tough. Will he support you with the same love, not abandoning you during difficult times when you or he may be in a pinch? ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ⑥ [Can you compromise for our happiness?] ♡
In a long marriage, there may be times when you argue. *If a cold war continues, it can lead to sadness. *In those moments, will he be honest enough to say "let's make up"? Being honest and willing to yield during fights is difficult but very important ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ⑦ [Can you prioritize our relationship?] ♡
There may be opportunities for various jobs or great career prospects that come his way in the future. *While it's important to support his challenges, what matters is whether he can discern if his choices are good not just for him, but for "the family" that includes you.
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ⑧ [Will you be a good parent?] ♡
Let's ask him about his vision of the kind of father he wants to be. ♡ You might discover surprising aspects of him, such as him wanting to be a dad who is involved in education or dreams of having a baseball team ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ⑨ [Will you tell me you love me?] ♡
While "we understand each other without words" is lovely, I want important words to be conveyed properly ♡ "Feeling loved by the one you cherish" is one of the most important things for women!
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ⑩ [Will you help me when I'm down?] ♡
During times of deep sadness or serious illness, will he stay by your side? *When you can’t do anything, will he put in effort to take care of the children and household chores? *"Getting married" means committing to spend a lifetime together. This kind of resolve is also necessary ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ⑪ [Will you continue to pursue your dreams?] ♡
Living together may mean sacrificing certain things. *However, we mustn’t forget that before being "couples," each of us is an "individual.” *We want to continue to have a spirit of challenge and enjoy life together ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ⑫ [Will you take care of your health?] ♡
Maintaining a regular lifestyle and going for health checkups might seem trivial, but it's very important. *To be together forever, will he make an effort to live healthily? ♡ Caring for one's health is, in fact, the greatest expression of love for the person you cherish ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ⑬ [Will you stay with me until the end?] ♡
In happy times, it may feel ominous to think about, but everyone eventually faces "the end." *At that moment, will he hold your hand? Will he kiss your forehead and say, "I love you"? Knowing that the one you love is by your side will surely allow you to depart happily ♡
Questions to Ask Him Before Marriage ⑭ [Will you keep living if I'm gone?] ♡
Losing a loved one is unimaginably painful. *Will he live his life strongly even after such a loss? If you have children, will he raise them well? It's important to ask him to promise that he will be happy even after you’re gone... ♡
Were there any items you wanted to ask him before marriage? ♡
Did you resonate with the 14-question list to ask your fiancé before marriage? If you have any questions, feel free to ask him every one! *For couples who have already talked a lot about the future, asking these questions one by one in the form of a list can lead to new discoveries ♡
The future belongs to both of you. Feel his wonderful feelings and enjoy a happy married life together ♡