If you have serious concerns about your partner before marriage, there are numerous questions you can pose to them regarding finances, religion, children, lifestyle choices and lifestyle issues that might require discussion before proceeding with marriage. While these topics might not seem exciting or appealing at first, they’re essential components of a healthy relationship and must be discussed openly to ensure its future health and success.

Marriage is the cornerstone of family life and essential in society as a whole, protecting and upholding human dignity in its pursuit.

Human dignity

The Church cares deeply about marriage because it is a public institution which fosters life and love to children. When a false definition of marriage enters civil law, it can cause chaos and harm real people.

Human dignity is a fundamental right that every individual possesses regardless of what they do or how they live their life. No one’s human dignity can be earned or lost through actions they undertake and it doesn’t depend on factors like social standing, religion, wealth or even their place within or without a mother’s womb.

Pope John Paul II’s teaching on Theology of the Body emphasizes the need for conjugal love to be total, humane, faithful, and open to children. Failure to respect this inextricable link between loving and being open to life amounts to dishonoring a person’s innate dignity; similarly contraception, sterilization and abortion all violate that dignity by harming bodies while violating their innate dignity.

Permanency

Marriage is a lifelong union between a man and woman with the aim of mutual benefit as well as the procreation and education of offspring, according to Scripture.

Children are an incredible blessing that are the result of loving relationships between husband and wife, reflecting God’s divine plan for populating His kingdom with selfless sacrifice from both parents. Procreation embodies this divine plan for increasing God’s dominion on Earth through their parents.

As part of its ministry, the church must strive to maintain long-term connections between married members. One way this can be accomplished is through preaching the gospel and encouraging reconciliation and healing among its membership; this may require one or both spouses letting go of misguided beliefs and dysfunctional habits as well as patience, true prayer and living apart for some period.

Exclusivity

Women place great value on her intimate relationships and they tend to view marriages as exclusive relationships; men on the other hand tend to view them more inclusively and prioritize success at work over cultivating intimate relationships.

Decisions concerning exclusivity require careful thought and should only be made after having fully thought it through with both parties involved. Exclusiveness can bring many changes into a relationship as well as affect mental wellbeing; to prevent unnecessary confusion among partners it’s vital that everyone involved be clear on what constitutes exclusivity.

No matter when it is best for you to initiate “the exclusive talk” with someone you are dating, having this conversation may be awkward but essential in setting the stage for intimacy and building trust between partners. If they avoid discussing certain issues it may be important to ask why before discussing expectations for future of relationship as well as being open and honest when you disagree with someone.

Faithfulness

Faithfulness is a quality that signifies devotion and fidelity in commitments, such as marriage. Being faithful means prioritizing your partner’s happiness and well-being above your own, keeping promises even when difficult circumstances arise, and upholding promises when necessary.

People in faithful relationships share their thoughts and emotions with one another beyond discussing weather or sports. Instead of gossiping or searching for alternative partners, these people talk to one another openly about fears and dreams – something many couples struggle with infidelity.

Maintaining your marriage means staying away from any relationship that could put strain on it, such as socializing with people of the opposite sex or sending or hiding emails/texts to potential love interests who could lead to secret affairs. People who stray may think they can get away with it for some time; unfortunately this “season” often lasts less than summer in Antarctica and they end up left feeling ashamed and guilty afterward.