How Do You Bring Up the Subject without Suggesting that You Have Trust Issues?
Is there any good way to ask your fiancée for a prenuptial agreement? Conventional wisdom suggests that it could easily be taken as a sign that you don’t trust your fiancé, but that doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, having a prenuptial agreement in place can eliminate a lot of the uncertainty and insecurity about financial matters, so that you can focus your attention on building your relationship.
Tips for Successfully Asking Your Fiancee to Sign a Prenuptial Agreement
According to helloprenup.com, prenuptial agreements are far more desirable than you might think, with about one of every two adults considering them to be a good idea. Common reasons why people are afraid to broach the subject with a future spouse include:
- Concern about hurt feelings
- A sense that it may reflect trust issues
- Fear of the future
To increase your chances of putting an effective prenup in place, experts recommend that you start the discussion early, so that your fiancée has time to reflect on the idea and so that that you can take your time and prepare an agreement that is fair to both parties.
To start the process off on the right foot, it’s also a good idea to wait until a time when you’re both feeling laid back. Don’t bring it up just before you head out the door in the morning or when you get home from work at night. Before you get serious about it, it’s a good idea to learn more about how a prenup works, what it can legally cover and what it cannot address. Be willing to share your research with your partner. This should be a decision you make together.
Perhaps most importantly, be will and able to honestly answer the question “why.” It will probably come up. If you have children from a prior marriage or you’ve worked really hard to build a successful business, you shouldn’t have too much difficulty explaining to your partner why you don’t want to risk losing a substantial portion of your net worth.
Expect that it might get awkward, but stay with the process, listen and look for ways that you can both feel comfortable. That’s often what a marriage is about.
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