1)Marriage is a necessity in my life

2) Marriage is a lifelong relationship and bonding

3) I think that arranged marriage is more acceptable

4) My parents agree with my choice of a future spouse (Love Marriage)

5) Family background, Traditions and Socioeconomic status, etc are to be considered in selecting my future spouse

6) Religion, Caste, Sub-caste, Creed and Locality are important in marriage

7) Astrology, Numerological and the like compatibilities are also important

8) Spiritual faith / Faith in God / Belief systems are important in married life

9) Shared Spiritual practices (Prayers, Meditations, visiting spiritual places, etc) are needed

10) Living a life of mutual faith, love and understanding is very important in life

11) The Traditional roles of husband and wife are important

12) Advice and support from both spouse’s parents and elder members are very important

13) Both spouses should look after their ailing parents, even after marriage, if needed

14) Change of lifestyle after marriage is a must

15) Accepting major changes, new experiences and situations are really needed

16) Instead of rigidity, flexibility in day to day activities is highly essential

17) It is better that the husband should have the overall control of major general matters

18) Both should discuss about financial matters (earning, saving, spending and giving)

19) At critical times, combined decision is to be implemented

20) Mutual sharing of feelings, emotions, thoughts and opinions are needed

21) Mutual caring and support in times of pain, disease and disabilities is absolutely necessary

22) The wife should be responsible for day to day household affairs like cooking, servants and the like miscellaneous items

23) Both should take care of children’s needs, schooling and their problems

24) I consider my future spouse as my best friend

25) I want my future spouse in good health, appearance, personality and mannerism

26) Good habits, values and virtues of my spouse are more important than external beauty and glamour

27) To some extent the financial status of my spouse and family is a matter of concern for me

28) Dowry system / plenty of ornaments / expensive marriage ceremonies, etc are needed in marriage

29) A full assessment of my future spouse at the first meeting is difficult

30) Datings and pre-marital communications are important for a better understanding of my spouse

31) I can ignore the past history of my spouse, including love affairs, if any, and can get along happily in the future

32) I would like to discuss the future plans, work, career and other goals with my spouse

33) Both members should be working and earning for financial stability and better living

34) Wife need not be a working woman, for looking after children and household affairs

35) I am concerned about the food habits of my spouse and can adjust with any dietary changes, if needed

36) I can tolerate the personal likes and dislikes of my spouse

37) My spouse’s personal hygiene and special habits are very important

38) Knowing the sleeping pattern, snoring, sleeping positions, bedroom comforts (A/C / fan speed / mosquito repellants / keeping windows and doors open / closed) and the like are important

39) Both spouses should have a regular morning routine (getting up early, daily rituals, spiritual practices, de-cluttering activities, preparing for the day’s programs and children’s needs etc)

40) Both spouses should help each other for completing morning household activities, especially if both are employed

41) I am concerned about the affinity for fashion and the dress code of my spouse

42) I am willing to re-locate, accompany my spouse in case of change in work and work place

43) I will encourage the Passion and Creativity of my future spouse

44) Sex is an important factor in married life

45) I should share with my spouse sexual likes, dislikes, fears, confusions etc

46) I am against sexual fantasies in my life

47) Premarital sexual relationships, any experiences, if any, should be disclosed to my spouse

48) I am unable to tolerate any adultery in our life

49) I can’t tolerate if my spouse is having the habit and addiction to pornography

50) I like external love-making, fondling, caring, hugging etc more than actual sexual activity

51) I should submit my whole mind, body and soul to my spouse in the first night of marriage

52) It is better to avoid intense sexual activities during the first few days of marriage for mutual physical and mental balancing

53) I want to enjoy the Honeymoon period in an elaborate manner

54) I will ignore the common incompatibilities and silly problems during the initial periods of married life

55) I am willing to seek the advice of a counselor, mentor, guide or a senior person from the family circle in times of conflicts and problems in our future life

56) I like spending weekends, special holidays for recreational activities outside and also traveling

57) A detailed pre-marital checkups of both spouses should be a routine to exclude any physical illness, family or hereditary problems, STD and the like illnesses

58) I am concerned about the General health and well being of my partner

59) Daily physical exercise and other fitness and wellness programs should be a part of our life

60) Adopting family planning methods is a necessity in today’s living

61) Both spouses should openly discuss about the time of first child, spacing in between, children and the number of kids and the like matters

62) Both partners should have a consensus of opinion on raising children, their education and future, etc

63) As far as possible, both spouses should avoid stressful situations in life

64) As a routine both spouses should practice regular stress-reduction methods and do prayer, meditation and other spiritual practices jointly for a peaceful life

65) Making fun with each other and keeping a sense of humor is a must in married life

66) I am against an above-average shopping and spending habits

67) At times I am short tempered, becomes angry quickly, cool down soon and yet I am loving

68) I always forgive my spouse, whatever may be the provocating reason

69) Rather than being workaholic, my spouse should manage family and work together

70) I am against the habit of social drinking / occasional drinking / addiction to smoking and drug abuse of my future spouse

71) I would like to spend my free time productively by reading / writing / painting / doing art works / dancing / learning music etc.

72) I am worried about my future spouse's habit of sitting late at night, watching TV and internet

73) Over involvement in social media activities can create conflicts and confusions in married life and will also affect the future of growing children

74) I am dead against the untimely and over usage of mobile phones by my spouse

75) I am concerned about the excessive affinity of my spouse with friends after marriage

76) I will be annoyed, if my future spouse maintains friendship with the opposite sex, even after marriage

77) I don’t like the over-involvement of my spouse in social activities, organizations, meetings, night clubs etc.

78) I like romantic expressions, when we are outside our residence

79) Frequent use of the words “You always”/ “You can’t”/ “You are responsible”/ “You never” will affect our mutual affection and relationship

80) I don’t like blaming each other when conflicts are arising

81) The frequent unnecessary interference of my spouse’s family will affect our relationship

82) I feel that my future spouse can deal our problems with courage, confidence and very easily

83) I usually become quiet during an argument

84) Since our values and ideologies are in harmony, we can solve our problems very quickly

85) In our conversations, my future spouse's response is encouraging and maintains a high standard

86) I think that I can learn a lot from my future spouse and I am secure with my spouse

87) Sometimes, I may keep some simple secrets away from my spouse

88) I am against the self-centered attitude of my spouse and the tendency to win always in an argument

89) My spouse’s habit of giving importance to other’s opinion in our family and personal matters is not a good thing

90) I can tolerate conflicts in our life to a certain extent

91) My future spouse should be a good listener and should feel my feelings

92) I don’t think that I am inferior to my future spouse

93) I like bringing up and caring my favorite pets

94) My childhood negativity will not in any way affect our future relationship

95) I feel that both of us can build a life of meaning, purpose and mutual trust

96) I don’t think that I am anxious or confused about our marriage

97) I definitely feel that we will be Ideal couples after marriage

98) Irrespective of the opinions given above, I feel it is better to have a personal advice of a counselor for the sake of completion

99) Now I am giving my full consent to my parents to proceed with our marriage at the earliest or any other convenient date for both families

100) And finally, I am surrendering everything to the Almighty God for all the Blessings in the days to come