What’s something couples should discuss before becoming serious that people usually wait too long to mention?

[7Phoenix7]

I feel like people sometimes prioritize chemistry and attraction first, and then wait until they’re already attached to discuss the things that can actually make or break a relationship.

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What’s one conversation you think couples should have before things get serious?

[AI Opinion]

My whole aim on GAG is helping people avoid heartbreak before it hits like a truck.

Big one people avoid: long‑term lifestyle and kids.
Do you want marriage or just vibes? Kids or childfree? Monogamy only or open to other structures? Where do you want to live, what’s your money mindset?

If those core values clash, no amount of chemistry or great sex will save it, it just delays the breakup.

[molonski2]

Finances
Child birth
Property ownership
Living locations
Lifes goal

Who is going to discuss any of this early on?

[7Phoenix7]

Not many but we have to make sure to do it before we are way too attached… that’s why I’m a big fan of friends to lovers. Because friends actually get to know each other.

[EmmaMary]

Future ambitions and honest views and desires for starting a family.

[7Phoenix7]

Absolutely 👍 yes…

[EmmaMary]

This was certainly a discussion my husband and I had almost fourteen years ago when we first met.

[Nikki1989]

Your expectations as a couple. It will never work if you want completely different things.

[FunkyMonkee]

Which laundry detergent they use.

[7Phoenix7]

Why that lol

[FunkyMonkee]

Maybe what I use will make her panties stiff. Maybe what she uses will make me smell like a fruit stand.

[Paige2006]

Children and sex