18 Hot Questions You Must Ask Before Starting a Relationship

Are you thinking of starting a relationship soon? Why not take time to ask yourself these few but mighty questions and sincerely provide answers to each.

Relationship Questions 18 Questions You Must Ask Before Starting a Relationship

Look for a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed or get distracted and ask yourself the below questions: Relationship Questions

Am I ready for a relationship? Are there issues I need to address in my own life first?
Have we shared enough varied experiences to know what each other is like? Have you seen him when he’s hungry or tired? Have you seen her around ministry opportunities?
What do family and friends say about our relationship? (This isn’t foolproof, but being open to wise input is one of the smartest actions you can take into a relationship.)
Is there enough commonality in our relationship? (I’m not talking about differences in personality — often, opposites do attract. I’m talking about your faith, beliefs, commitments, and values.)
How does my friend relate to others? Is she respectful? Is he compassionate?
Is our relationship one-sided — one always giving, one always taking?
Have I sought God’s heart regarding our relationship? What does the Lord say about our relationship?
Are there deeper issues in my friend’s life that need to be addressed, but simply get avoided?
Am I romantically attracted to my friend? (Though it’s not the leading element of a successful marriage, romance is a gift from God.)
Am I feeling pressured to move forward in our relationship by my friend, others or my own expectations?
Are there issues in our relationship that need to be resolved first if we are to move forward?
Do I stay in the relationship because I don’t want to hurt my friend or myself? (Grief will certainly be felt if you brake off the relationship, but hurt is not the enemy of health.)
Am I trying to rescue my friend from a hurtful or painful life?
Do I marry simply because I’m in love? (For romance to play the part God intended it to, there needs to be a healthy foundation and frame for romance to rest upon, no matter how many goose bumps I may be experiencing.)
Does our relationship draw me closer to Christ?
Should we receive pre-engagement counseling? (Once a couple has decided to marry, especially if they have a wedding date set, each person may be a bit more guarded about sharing their weaknesses with a counselor.)
Could I be content if I were to remain single?