we want to talk through what kind of life you would like to shape for yourselves.
with time, we become our values and goals. so, we want to be careful to talk through what kind of marriage/life you would like to have.
talk through the things that they know that the do and don't want to have in their life. the following areas might be useful for
thinking through areas of life:
meals, cleaning, social activities, spiritual development, church participation, evangelism/outreach, giving, family/marriage
enjoyment, parenting, work, education, tv/entertainment, travel, money, ties to extended family
(start by talking about the goals you had, and how they have shaped your current life.)
things they know they want:
things they know they don't want:
(talk through biblical things they should have that they don't or might not have said; also talk through unbiblical things)
1. relational expectations
expecations you have of the other person
what things should your spouse do for you?
how often will you date?
working to know the other person
the balance of celebration
who will work harder? why?
2. practical expectations
read genesis
read prov 31
farmer boy - expectation of work