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A wedding therapist says you shouldn't get engaged if you haven't talked about these 5 things with your partner

Samantha GrindellNov 7, 2021, 18:21 IST

A wedding therapist told Insider couples shouldn't wait until they're engaged to discuss things like kids and money.laflor/Getty Images

Many couples wait until they're already engaged to talk about their long-term life together.
But wedding therapist Landis Bejar said it's better to address some topics before a proposal.

You should discuss kids before you agree to spend your life with your partner.

You should discuss kids. AJ Watt/Getty Images

It's also important to talk about money as a couple.

Money plays a big role in a marriage. Crystal Cox/Business Insider

You and your partner might have different thoughts on the roles your parents and extended families will play in your lives.

You might be closer to your family than your partner is. Hero Images/Getty Images

Cultural and religious differences can become sources of stress if you don't talk about them early in your relationship.

Religion comes up a lot during wedding planning. Yuriko Nakao/Reuters

You shouldn't assume you and your partner will automatically be on the same page about sex.

You might have a higher sex drive than your partner. Shutterstock

You shouldn't wait until you're already engaged to talk about life-changing topics.

It's better to have big talks sooner than later. Hero Images/ Getty Images

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