When I asked my friend Katie what topics she and her fiancé talked about in their marriage
prep, she described it as an «opportunity to discuss real issues that can become critical in a marriage, such as
holidays, finances, conflict resolution styles, etc. and smaller things such as annoyances / pet peeves, household chores, etc.» Katie suggests emphasizing that going through marriage
prep is «just an extra opportunity for us to get to know each
other, spend quality time together, and prepare ourselves for marriage, and talk about as much as possible beforehand so that there wouldn't be any «surprises» later down the road.»
NAR's consumer - facing website, HouseLogic.com, has ideas that can help homeowners prepare their homes for the
holidays, including tips on prioritizing tasks, creating a safe environment,
prepping a
holiday kitchen and
other great ideas.