Questions Couples Should Ask

eccentrictinker · 12-19-2006

My nephew is getting married next October. Are there any other questions that he and his fiance should ask (besides those in the article below)?

I've been married 40 years (she's a very patient, tolerant angel) and I don't remember the questions I asked, let alone the answers.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/17/fa...=5070&emc=eta1

**SunKneeMarie** · 12-19-2006

Do each of us know how to deal with the other when he/she becomes ill or incapacitated? (it's good to know whether your mate is a good/bad nurse OR a good/bad patient)

Do we really LIKE each other? Not love, not lust, but just plain like....

cmsitaly · 12-19-2006

Do you like the white meat or the dark meat?
The left or the right side of the bed?
Separate bathrooms are always a good thing

Do you like to talk to this person? Good converation skills are important lasting trait.

BonnyW · 12-19-2006

Yep...I have some...
Very, very important questions....

Do you typically leave the toilet seat up or down?
Are you a 'cat' or 'dog' person?
Fan 'on' at night or 'off'?
TV 'on' at night or 'off'?
Who will cook most of the time, some of the time, or none of the time?
Who drives better, you or me?
Can I spend your money, or should I spend my own?
Do you consider yourself to be: a clean freak, a semi-clean freak,...or a slob?
Heat 'on' or 'off' on a cool winter night?

Beachnutt719 · 12-19-2006

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Originally Posted by BonnyW

Yep...I have some...
Very, very important questions....

Do you typically leave the toilet seat up or down?
Are you a 'cat' or 'dog' person?
Fan 'on' at night or 'off'?
TV 'on' at night or 'off'?
Who will cook most of the time, some of the time, or none of the time?
Who drives better, you or me?
Can I spend your money, or should I spend my own?
Do you consider yourself to be: a clean freak, a semi-clean freak,...or a slob?
Heat 'on' or 'off' on a cool winter night?

Very good ones Bonnir. I think #8 would be most important to me.

DavidB · 12-19-2006

1.Who gets to control the remote?
2.Are you in financial trouble?

**Susie Q Roo** · 12-19-2006

I highly recommend they buy this book:

WornOutTire · 12-19-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by eccentrictinker

My nephew is getting married next October. Are there any other questions that he and his fiance should ask (besides those in the article below)?

I've been married 40 years (she's a very patient, tolerant angel) and I don't remember the questions I asked, let alone the answers.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/17/fa...=5070&emc=eta1

Are you opposed to nudity?
Are you willing to be BOTB?

NorthMinnesota · 12-19-2006

After 35 years of being together, 27 of those years being married, my questions would center on the division of housework, finances and making sure you have the same values and expectations on raising kids. I laugh when I think of how young and naive we were when we started walking to school together in 7th grade and then began dating at 15! Love, commitment and having the same values are great but the best thing to have is a sense of humor!

Babaloo · 12-19-2006

1. Do you have any outstanding warrants?
2. Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?
3. Are you a Dallas Cowboys fan?
4. Cheese Whiz or provolone on your cheese steak?
5. Did you vote for Bush?
6. Do you watch Dancing With The Stars or The Bachelor?
7. Do you think Keanu Reeves is a good actor?

traci · 12-19-2006

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Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

Do each of us know how to deal with the other when he/she becomes ill or incapacitated? (it's good to know whether your mate is a good/bad nurse OR a good/bad patient)

Do we really LIKE each other? Not love, not lust, but just plain like....

This a really good one! I don't think Terry or I could have guessed all of the health issues I would have and thank GOD he is great at everything when I am under the weather

And love, especially that exciting 1st love feeling does wane a bit, and you have to like the person or you are doomed!
Another....How many kids do you want???? This is a biggie!!

fireinmn · 12-19-2006

Do people REALLY sit down and ask these questions of each other before getting married

??? I think not....based on the statistics of course. But all very good questions...especially this one

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

Do we really LIKE each other? Not love, not lust, but just plain like....

ReadyTRock · 12-19-2006

Do you load the toilet paper from the top or the bottom?

fireinmn · 12-19-2006

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Originally Posted by ReadyTRock

Do you load the toilet paper from the top or the bottom?

Ummm....do you load the toilet paper at all or do you just set the new roll on the tank??

traci · 12-19-2006

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Originally Posted by fireinmn

Ummm....do you load the toilet paper at all or do you just set the new roll on the tank??

So true!! I have learned that me and my 6 yo daughter are the only 2 people out of 6 that can put a new roll of toilet paper

12-19-2006	#1 (permalink)
eccentrictinker life=playa Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 772	Questions Couples Should Ask My nephew is getting married next October. Are there any other questions that he and his fiance should ask (besides those in the article below)? I've been married 40 years (she's a very patient, tolerant angel) and I don't remember the questions I asked, let alone the answers. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/17/fa...=5070&emc=eta1 Last edited by eccentrictinker; 12-19-2006 at 12:30 AM..

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cmsitaly añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,224	Do you like the white meat or the dark meat? The left or the right side of the bed? Separate bathrooms are always a good thing Do you like to talk to this person? Good converation skills are important lasting trait. Last edited by cmsitaly; 12-19-2006 at 12:51 AM..

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BonnyW añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Left Coast...So Cal Posts: 9,248	Yep...I have some... Very, very important questions.... Do you typically leave the toilet seat up or down? Are you a 'cat' or 'dog' person? Fan 'on' at night or 'off'? TV 'on' at night or 'off'? Who will cook most of the time, some of the time, or none of the time? Who drives better, you or me? Can I spend your money, or should I spend my own? Do you consider yourself to be: a clean freak, a semi-clean freak,...or a slob? Heat 'on' or 'off' on a cool winter night?

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SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 27,742	Do each of us know how to deal with the other when he/she becomes ill or incapacitated? (it's good to know whether your mate is a good/bad nurse OR a good/bad patient) Do we really LIKE each other? Not love, not lust, but just plain like....

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DavidB añejo Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mid Mich Posts: 2,825	1.Who gets to control the remote? 2.Are you in financial trouble?

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Susie Q Roo paradisiac Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 11,906	I highly recommend they buy this book:

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NorthMinnesota añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,601	After 35 years of being together, 27 of those years being married, my questions would center on the division of housework, finances and making sure you have the same values and expectations on raising kids. I laugh when I think of how young and naive we were when we started walking to school together in 7th grade and then began dating at 15! Love, commitment and having the same values are great but the best thing to have is a sense of humor!

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Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 10,996	1. Do you have any outstanding warrants? 2. Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party? 3. Are you a Dallas Cowboys fan? 4. Cheese Whiz or provolone on your cheese steak? 5. Did you vote for Bush? 6. Do you watch Dancing With The Stars or The Bachelor? 7. Do you think Keanu Reeves is a good actor?

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ReadyTRock beachaholic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 392	Do you load the toilet paper from the top or the bottom?

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