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You have been dating for a while, and you noticed someone you connect with and can build a lifetime with? As a woman, you need to be sure of the guy you want to date and later marry; hence, you need to ask all the necessary questions. People date to figure out if they are compatible, have the same goals if your partner loves and wants to be with you. Without further ado, here are some questions to ask a guy about the relationship.
• Do you want to get married?
Probably one of the most crucial questions you need to ask a guy even before you hit on with your dating. You cannot be in a relationship with a guy who doesn’t want to settle down, and yet you want to. Just the same as you cannot date a guy who wants to get married whereas you want to have fun.
Knowing the nature of your relationship from the beginning of dating is crucial to gauge the commitment you need to put in and what to expect from your partner. Yes, you are not guaranteed that your relationship will lead to marriage as so much can happen in between while dating. But, to make sure that you have the same goal about your relationship, be sure to ask this question first.
• What do you look for in a partner?
One thing for sure is that people have different preferences for the kind of partner they look for. Some people look for physical attraction and features; you have to look a certain way for the guy to even look at your leave alone approach you. Others are deeper and look for personality and how you relate with others. All these and more are things you need to know from your guy. I believe from his answer; you can easily gauge if he is a serious guy or not.
You also use the details he describes his ideal woman to weigh if you fit in such a category or not. Generally, asking your partner what he looks for in a lifetime partner helps you know the kind of person he is attached to, and it also defines the kind of person he is.
• Do you want children?
Another sensitive yet vital question you need to ask a guy you are in a relationship with. Some people want to have kids, and others feel like they are a lot of responsibility they cannot handle. Imagine dating and having a kid with a guy who does not want to have kids? This could be draining in the future and may cause a strain on your relationship. So, matters about kids are to be discussed as you begin to date seriously.
Note that the choice about kids can be either way or both ways. For example, both of you may want to have kids in the future, or either of you may be for the idea. The bottom line is, know your partner’s view about having kids when you finally settle.
• How many children do you want?
It is one thing to have a child or children and another thing to make sure the kids are well cared for. Children require physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual support from their parents. So, it is advisable that you only have kids to provide these things to and more.
Some people are okay having multiple kids, while others are only interested in having one kid they are fully ready and able to provide. So, ask the guy how many kids he would want to have in the future and why.
• What do you like to do on a date?
Some people want to sit down, eat/ talk; others may want to engage in physical activities with their partners to have fun. Others want to chill and watch Netflix, others to go to a club, etc. This discussion lets you see if you have similar dating fun goals/ hobbies, and you can also tell him what you like and don’t like when dating.
• What is the best place you have visited?
If both of you love traveling and exploring different places, this question will even connect you more. If you and your partners are travelers, you may want to know the places you have both traveled and where you would want to travel to. You will also plan for vacations in the future as you already have a list of places you would want to go together as a couple.
• Have you ever been cheated on? How did/does it affect your dating?
This question allows the guy to be vulnerable and open up to you about their dating value and their stand. Cheating can either build or break a person whereby they end up being a keeper and dedicated to a relationship, or end up wreckless and date with the aim of revenge. You want a guy who moved on and wants to start afresh, not a person who holds on to their pas.
• What are your personal goals?
You need to know who the guy aspires to become and what they want to accomplish in the future. Every woman wants and deserves a visionary, dedicated, and hardworking man. However, note that some goals may not include you since probably they were made before the guy met you. Nonetheless, it is good to know their future goals
• How was your childhood?
Most people display their character when adults based on how they grew up. In some cases, men become violent or detached in the relationship for growing in unstable families or depending on how they saw their parents treat each other. Knowing their childhood background enlightens you about their character and why they act the way they do.
• What are your insecurities?
Everyone has their insecurities, and as a partner, you need to know about your partner’s insecurities. This way, you will not be surprised if they display them in the future, and you will know to handle them well.
• What do you expect from a serious relationship?
This is a vital relationship goal that you need to know about your partner. People have varying perspectives about relationships and what they expect to receive or give in a relationship. So, it is always good to know these about the partner at the beginning of your relationship. The last thing you want is to give too much or too little in your relationship, which can cause a strain on it.
• What do you expect from yourself?
Yes! We all have expectations about ourselves, especially when it comes to relationships, reflecting on how we treat our partners or expect them to treat us. So, pop up this question when you begin dating, so you have some notes about how he views them.
• What are your career goals?
It is always fun and recommendable to know about your guy’s career goals. Does he want to advance in his career, change, or what could he be planning to achieve career-wise?
• How is your family?
This is a question you bring out if you want to know about his family. A guy will always love a woman who wants to know about their other relationships with family or friends. You will have to meet other people in his life in the future, and so the earlier you know about them, the better.
• Do you think we are compatible, and why?
If you feel the guy and find him a potential long-term partner, you need to confirm that the feelings are mutual. So, ask the guy if he finds you to be a person he can date and why he chose you.
• How do you deal with draining emotions or situations?
Everyone has their ways of dealing with emotions or situations that are draining. Some people may require space to deal with these emotions, and others prefer to share them with their partners. So, ask this question so the once you notice your guy is acting weird or is overwhelmed, you will know how to approach him and offer the necessary help.
• Why did your last relationship fail?
Relationships fail due to a lack of enough input from both parties. The guy may tell you his girlfriend cheated on him but don’t buy that as the only reason. He has to tell you his part of the fault that contributed to the failure of the relationship. Someone who can own up to their mistakes is always an honest person to be with.
As you get to know your boyfriend or partner well before taking the next step of life together, these are crucial questions that you need to ask him. These questions are easier ways of getting to know the guy instead of just spending time together. Also, from his answers, you can quickly figure out if he is the one or not. You can ask some of the questions at the beginning of the relationship or later.
What do you think?