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Questions to Ask Before You Commit

Posted on 05.11.15 |

Recently, Wendy Atterberry of DearWendy.com published a list of the things couples should discuss before they make a commitment to each other. It got me thinking about attraction and compatibility. Let’s face it, there are lots of people out there who are attractive. Far fewer of them are easy for us to live with. When we make a relationship commitment based on attraction, we risk our happiness. It almost certainly won’t make us happy to be partnered with someone who doesn’t share our goals and desires, or who doesn’t want to live in a way that works for us. We would probably end up feeling like they aren’t on our side. So, covering the bases will help you decide if you are compatible with someone. Because it takes more than just attraction to make a commitment work, here are the topics to cover:

  • Debt
  • Bills & Bank Accounts
  • Children
  • Parenting
  • Where and how you want to live
  • Vacations
  • Career Plans & Priorities
  • Family Obligations & Involvement
  • Sex
  • Division of Household Labor

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About Kathy Cato

Kathy Cato

Kathy Cato, M.A., LPC
5500 McNeely Dr. Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27612
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Kathy has worked with couples in all stages of relationships for her entire professional career. Her practice style is relaxed, personal, and informal.

Clients have described Kathy as refreshingly straightforward and interactive.

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