The Naked Truth | Why an open, honest talk before ‘I do’ is key to a happy marriage – don’t avoid tough questions
- To find out whether you and your other half are meant to be together forever, you need to have ‘the talk’ – an honest, no-holds-barred discussion
- Some questions could be intimate, even awkward, but they may be the last chance for you both to spill some secrets
“What you don’t know won’t hurt you,” they say. But when it comes to marriage, it is a different story. When you spend a life together with someone, any hidden truths are bound to be uncovered sooner or later. Eventually, what you didn’t know before can really hurt you.
There is one all-important truth that can make or break a relationship: being together for the right reasons, especially when you want to make it a long-term commitment and get married. And there is only way to find out whether you and your partner are meant to be together before you decide on getting married: having “the talk”.
Do not let awkwardness, a misguided sense of privacy or a desire to create some kind of romantic mystery keep you from asking each other difficult and sometimes embarrassing questions. Only through openness and trust can you build the foundation for a strong, stable marriage that can – and will – stand the test of time.
“The talk” can help you ensure that you two are a good fit before you make the decision to walk down the aisle together and begin the rest of your lives together.
The talk may uncover issues that can be fixed, but could just as easily reveal some that cannot. You have to consider these deal-breakers that might hinder your happily-ever-after together.