Greetings,
Congratulations on your engagement. I wish you much love and happiness with your beloved.
I would tackle these subjects first. They’re the main ones that divide couples.
- Money (who manages it, how are preexisting debts handled, how much to save, spend, tithe, etc.)
- Sex (previous experiences, interests, areas of discomfort)
- Expectations (division of labor at home, time with friends and family, quality time together, shared goals and dreams, etc.)
- Communication (making time to talk, how to disagree amicably, sharing your concerns without blame or judgment)
- Ministry (defining your wants and needs individually, discussing how they’re met, designating an agreed source for concerns and support, praying for one another and together, learning how to serve one another and committing to do so)
Here’s a
list of Christian books for engaged couples. Many are available at your local library or through Scribd and Hoopla Digital.
Lastly, I think a couple’s gratitude journal is an excellent idea. Acknowledging your daily blessings keeps complaints at bay and nurtures a grateful heart.
You can take a blank journal book and make an entry each day. It will be nice to reference at year’s end. Little things make the greatest difference in building a house and maintaining its warmth.
~Bella