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Top 7 Things You Need to Discuss Before Getting Married.

Top 7 Things You Need to Discuss Before Getting Married.

Get ahead in creating a wonderful marriage by discussing these 7 things before you tie the knot.

Being in love is a wonderful feeling; staying in love is a wonderful skill.  Every couple needs to develop the ability to talk about everything.  Unfortunately, although you think you know your spouse-to-be, there may be many things you folks have not discussed.  Do it now so you can create that rewarding relationship! Here are the top seven topics you should discuss before tying the knot:

household chores: how to say 'I love you'
Who knew that washing the dishes could be so endearing?

Household Chores: The Best Way To Say 'I Love You'

Learn how sharing the load at home can enhance your intimacy.

Over time, men have become accustomed to pitching in around the house. Whether it's folding laundry or washing dishes, when couples do chores together, they inevitably become closer.

date night ideas for couples who love to cook
Cook up a storm in the kitchen.

5 Sizzling Date Night Ideas For Couples Who Love To Cook

Bon appétit! Here are the most stimulating date night ideas for foodies.

Food is unquestionably the most powerful aphrodisiac known to mankind, so think of these dates as 'culinary foreplay.'

second marriages
Fact: 45 percent of second marriages last compared to 31 percent of first marriages.

Second Marriages: 4 Reasons They Are Better Than The First

Second-time spouses are often happier than first-time newlyweds.

When you get remarried, the chances of the union being successful are much higher than the first marriage. Why? Because second-timers go into marriage with the rule book. Here's a list of the four strongest reasons why second marriages are successful.

Sheryl Sandberg's 'Lean In' sets women up to fail
Does the message behind 'Lean In' actually make imposter syndrome worse?

Why Sheryl Sandberg's 'Lean In' Sets Women Up For Failure

Ignoring vulnerability—as Sheryl Sandberg insists—is not a remedy for imposter syndrome.

The most controversial and troubling, aspect of Sheryl Sandberg's book, 'Lean In' is her advocacy of Lean In Circles. These empowerment groups are heralded by Sandberg as valuable therapy for imposter syndrome, which is the shameful feeling that women are much more likely to carry inside them (supposedly) than men. But is she just holding women to impossible standards for the attainment of personal and professional success?

cat or dog
Don't fight like cats and dogs.

Are You Dating A Cat Or A Dog?

... the answer will revive romance in your relationship!

Wondering what it means to date a cat or a dog? YourTango Expert Reid Mihalko explains his secret technique to understanding your partner's romantic needs.

dirty talk
"You're so hot, baby ... "

How To Talk Dirty With Your Partner (And What To Say)

Challenge #15: Learn why suggestive language is the secret spark to fire up your sex life.

How to approach talking dirty in bed with your partner? Do you just blurt something out or do you tell your partner in advance that you'd like to introduce more talking in the bedroom? Hear what our experts have to say about introducing seductive language into the bedroom.

flirting via technology
Get inspired by creating a Pinterest board of your dream boudoir.

5 Secret, Sexy, Techno-Savvy Ways Couples Can Flirt

Challenge #13: Try one of these techno-savvy techniques to spice up your relationship!

In the digital age, we have so many more ways to connect whether it's texting, emailing or instant messaging—and that means ways more ways to flirt with each other.

Why couples delay getting divorced
Don't stay together for the sake of the family. If you should divorce, the time is now.

The Decision To Divorce: 3 Ways Couples Delay The Inevitable

Tortured by the decision of whether to get divorced or not? Here's what's holding you up.

Between your kids' sports schedules, your sick mother-in-law and both of your full-time jobs ... it never seems like the right time to divorce. But delaying your decision to split can do more harm than good.

credit
Think your credit scores and reports merge when you get married? Think again.

3 Money Myths Couples Should Stop Believing

Be careful — these are some of the biggest misconceptions couples have about credit.

One of the biggest issues couples face is how to handle their combined finances ... and credit only confuses things further. Before you tie the knot, keep in mind these top three credit myths.