Compatibility is not sameness. The aim is to understand expectations, notice important differences and decide how you will handle them together.
Talk about everyday money
Discuss earning, spending, saving, debt, family support and how financial decisions will be made.
Name the influence of family and faith
Explore boundaries, traditions, care responsibilities and beliefs without assuming one background is the default.
Agree how disagreement should work
Discuss repair, privacy, outside support and the behaviours that are never acceptable during conflict.