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Is this good or bad marriage advice?

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Someone on Buzzfeed asked people to share their unpopular opinions about marriage that most people probably won't agree with and I'm willing to bet you'll disagree with at least a few of these. What do you think? Is this good or bad advice for people getting marred?

1. "Plan for divorce before you tie the knot." They say prenups should be a standard thing everyone gets. Also, don't just think about whether you want kids with them. You need to ask yourself if they're someone you could co-parent with if you split up.


2. "Married couples should have separate bank accounts and separate HOMES." Isn't that what dating is? I can understand separate accounts, but separate homes? OK, fine to sleep in different rooms, but completely different houses seems a little extreme.

3. "Family shouldn't be too involved in a marriage." Even if they mean well, it's not always good for a relationship. But it's hard to prevent, especially if you or your mate shares everything with Mom or Dad.

4. "Soulmates aren't really a thing." There isn't one person you're meant to be with, so don't put that pressure on yourselves.

5.  "No one should propose out of the blue."  You should discuss it first, so no one gets disappointed or embarrassed.