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Deciding to marry is one of the most life-altering decisions an individual can make. Committing yourself to sharing your life with one person, while romantic, also comes with loads of issues that should be discussed prior to marriage. So, what are the best questions to ask the bride before you marry her?

While there is no set guidebook for brides and grooms-to-be, there are certainly some basic topics that should be discussed in order to take preventative measures against potential arguments and know exactly where you each stand before you take the plunge.

The most important thing, however, is that you are open and honest with each other when answering these questions. Use these questions as a guideline for further discussion. Once you start asking questions, more questions can, and probably will, arise.

1. Finances. One of the most common causes for divorce is financial instability. Many married couples argue about money, including how much they spend, and how they will divide it. Have you and your bride-to-be discussed a budget? If not, sit down together and come up with one. Figure out how much you both earn together, how you spend your money, and how much you'll want to set aside for your savings.

2. Chores. The division of labor is also a hot topic for many married couples. If this issue is not discussed prior to marriage, men and women might have different expectations as to who should be responsible for what chores within the household. Before you marry, talk to your fiancee about how you'll split the workload. If she doesn't work, perhaps she could take on some more duties. If you both work, try to divide things equally. For example, if she cooks, you clean up afterwards. Remember to be flexible. If you absolutely hate doing the dishes but don't mind making the meals, then negotiate a plan for what works best for you.

3. Sex. While many individuals believe that sex should not be a priority in a relationship, others feel that the closeness established during these intimate moments is crucial to solidifying pre-existing bonds between a couple. Before you marry, ask your bride-to-be to discuss your married sex life with you. Are you both satisfied with the frequency of sex in your relationship? If you are, then ask yourselves how you will cope later in your lives if and when there is a disparity between your individual levels of desire. Remember to discuss what you both feel is too much time without sex.

4. Work/Life balance. Another important topic to broach

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