Why is it Important to Discuss Debt Before Marriage?

[Suba]

Marriage is a pathway to enter a new life full of hope to realize a happy family until the end of life. However, behind the euphoria, financial problems are often a common obstacle in households, especially personal debt before marriage. Before going further to enter the world of marriage and building a household, it is very important for couples to discuss their respective personal debts. What are the implications, and the preparation of plans and strategies to minimize conflict in the household. So in your opinion, why do prospective couples need to discuss their respective debts before getting married?

 

[Starmix]

There is a need to discuss debts before marriage to avoid war after marriage. If the husband or wife does not tell the debt, it will be the cause of conflict that may lead to a broken marriage. They must be honest and sincere. In discussing debt, they will come up with a plan on how to pay the debt. In case, the debt is huge, they better not marry. They have to pay their debts first. If it happens to me, I will never marry a man with debts.

 

[Springtime]

After getting married, the couple manage the finance of the household together. It is therefore important to tell your partner honestly if you have debts so that you can discuss how to manage the debt after getting married.

 

[King Belieal]

You have to be completely open about your financial situation before getting married to someone. Failure to do so is fraud.

 

[Fidelia]

Debts would always affect family finances. You have to discuss with the other party so that they know how to put themselves and plan the family finances with you.

 

[Starmix]

If it's the future husband having a work and future wife none, it is best to pay the debt first before getting into marriage. It's crucial to have debt behind especially if the wife is pregnant.

 

[Suba]

Discussing debt before marriage will be more transparent and avoid financial difficulties after marriage, increase trust in the couple, if one of the partners has a large debt, it should be resolved before marriage.

 

[Niyi Br]

It is very important to discus debts before marriage. It helps the two of you to chart the extent of your financial growth and future.

 

[freelancermaria]

It’s indispensable to discuss debt before getting married, as it can help establish a solid foundation for your relationship as a couple. Openly talking about financial matters demonstrates honesty and a willingness to be transparent, which ensures that there are no secrets that could harm your relationship later on. In addition, addressing this topic early on can help avoid potential arguments in the future.

 

[eLdavis]

It is important to discuss issues like this before hand, so you won't end up holding your partner down. Let them know before marriage so they can have an idea of what they are about going into.

 

[aninditasen]

Marriage is a pathway to enter a new life full of hope to realize a happy family until the end of life. However, behind the euphoria, financial problems are often a common obstacle in households, especially personal debt before marriage. Before going further to enter the world of marriage and building a household, it is very important for couples to discuss their respective personal debts. What are the implications, and the preparation of plans and strategies to minimize conflict in the household. So in your opinion, why do prospective couples need to discuss their respective debts before getting married?

This rarely happens in India. The groom invariably hides his income and debt before marriage. It happened to me too and I and my children had to suffer financial crunches. God has helped my sons to earn well in life.

 

[Suba]

This rarely happens in India. The groom invariably hides his income and debt before marriage. It happened to me too and I and my children had to suffer financial crunches. God has helped my sons to earn well in life.

Cultural problems and habits that have been going on for years will be very difficult to eliminate, so education is needed by marriage institutions that are broadcast through various media.

 

[Kross]

Two persons that want to marry must discuss their financial future and agree before the marriage. And debts is part of that financial plan.

 

[eLdavis]

Two persons that want to marry must discuss their financial future and agree before the marriage. And debts is part of that financial plan.

Yes very true, this way they can both make plans on how to sort it out, it's better this way instead of taking them unawares.

 

[Starmix]

In case it is the husband to be having a debt, it is his responsibility to tell his future wife about the debt, he should not betray his future wife. If he tells only after the wedding, he will expect a harsh act of the wife. It may be the cause of a verbal fight.

 

[aninditasen]

Cultural problems and habits that have been going on for years will be very difficult to eliminate, so education is needed by marriage institutions that are broadcast through various media.

Such traditions can only changed by the youngsters.

 

[Suba]

Such traditions can only changed by the youngsters.

That's right, tradition can be changed by the youngsters especially those born after 2010, although slowly but surely old traditions will be replaced by modern changes.

 

[Fire&Rain]

Diacussiong dent before entering into marriage is very important. It's creates financial transparency. Knowing each other's financial situation, including debts, helps you avoid surprises down the line. It builds trust and ensures that you're entering the marriage with a clear understanding of each other’s financial situations.