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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Married, According to a Relationship Coach

A relationship coach shares four questions about values, goals, conflict, and emotional safety to consider before marrying your partner.

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Marriage is a major life and relationship milestone—a decision worth taking seriously. While some people dream of tying the knot with their soulmate and fantasize about their future wedding from a young age, others take a more practical, or even cynical, approach to the long-term commitment. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, you likely understand the weight that marriage carries.

If you’re approaching that time in your life and relationship and feel ready to take the next steps and deepen your commitment, you’ll want to make sure you’re in the right place—with the right person—before jumping into a life together. Amie Leadingham, a Master Certified Relationship Coach with over 10 of experience, shared four important questions to ask yourself before tying the knot with your partner.

1. Does Your Partner Meet Your........

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