Are you both on the same page when it comes to your relationship with your families? If you love to go to family events and are close with your relatives, make sure he has the same ideals. If you want children, it's important that you and your mate discuss the importance of family in your lives, and how you wish to raise your own.

If he prefers to keep his distance from his family, you may want to look into that more. Perhaps it means he has different values than they do. In that case, maybe he'll want to spend time with your side of the family!

On the other hand, it could mean he doesn't consider familial relationships a priority. Consider whether this is important to you.
 
Money Matters

Financially, you and your partner must be on the same page. If you have different ideas about the importance of money you should consider keeping your finances separate. Discuss how you will divide the cost of the home, bills, cars, etc.

Set out strict guidelines as to what both of your financial responsibilities will be. Both parties should be on board with what's decided one hundred percent.

We all have ideas about how we want to spend, save and deal with our finances. These ideas are generally instilled in us by our parents, so take a look at your mate's parents and decide what you think of their financial situation. This is a good indication of what your husband-to-be may deem acceptable.  Ask yourself if this is suitable to you and the lifestyle you hope for.

                                                               
it's all about communication

Of course, lots of couples have differences that are worked out and they enter into long, happy, successful marriages as a result. So, if you think you and your partner disagree in any one area, you should first attempt to come to an agreement.

Try to work out your differences and come to a mutual understanding. After all, it's nice to have balance in a relationship, and a solid marriage requires constant effort. The idea is to work on your disagreements before you say I do.

Look closely at the person you're considering to spend the rest of your life with and raise a family with. Think about where you aspire to be down the road and whether or not this is the person you want to take that journey with.