Questions all couple should ask of each other before serious relationship

Piece by: Queen Serem
Lifestyle

It doesn't sound like the most romantic of activities. But every couple should apparently pull out a pen and answer ten 'critical' questions before embarking on a serious relationship.

The questions, compiled by a panel of divorce experts, include whether couples have a 'strong basis' of friendship and whether they ultimately want the same things in life.

They should also ask themselves whether they are a 'good fit', if they have realistic expectations of their relationship, and if they can raise issues with one another and pull through in stressful times.

The 10 questions couples must answer

Are my partner and I a ‘good fit’?

Do we have a strong basis of friendship?

Do we see the best in each other?

Are our expectations realistic?

Do we want the same things in our relationship and out of life?

Can we raise issues with each other?

Do we keep our relationship vibrant?

Are we both committed to working through hard times?

Would we pull together to get through stressful circumstances?

Do we each have supportive others around us?