If you are getting married this year (or committing to a serious, long term relationship) you really need to think about your expectations for this new stage of your relationship. And you need to ask your partner to do the same.

What one person anticipates will happen after the wedding, may not necessarily be what the other person expects. Because of that, it is best to have the necessary discussions and make sure you are on the same page as your partner when you join your lives. As a start, try sitting down with your mate and discussing these questions:

• How do you think you your lives will change after you get married? Make a list and consider the positives and the negatives.
• Do you expect your marriage to be easy or challenging?
• What are your expectations for your domestic life? Who will do the cooking? The cleaning?
• What do you expect your social life will be like after you get married?

Want more questions? Try out CouplesQuestions On-line Marriage Preparation Program. It provides questions in 18 Key topic areas that absolutely should be discussed before committing your life to another person. It’s risk free with a 60 money back guarantee, so why not give it a go? If you are planning a wedding, don’t you think you should spend a bit of time planning your marriage?

Expect to have a fabulous life together and take action to make it happen.

Happy Couples, Happy Planet!