Surprising Relationship Talks You Should Have with Your Boyfriend ...

1. The Kid Talk

If you have no desire to have kids, but you find out that your partner has always dreamt of being a dad, you could have a huge problem. That's why it's important for you to ask him about his opinion on children. Even if you two both agree that you'll have kids at some point, there's a lot more to discuss. You need to ask him if he plans on quitting his job to stay home with the kids, if he wants to raise them into a certain religion, and how he plans on disciplining them.

2. The Marriage Talk

It's time to find out how your man feels about marriage. What age does he want to get married? How much is he willing to spend on the wedding and honeymoon? Does he want to get married at all? Those are all crucial questions.

3. The Money Talk

If you're planning on spending your lives together, you're probably going to end up pooling your money together. That's why you should find out how he feels about merging bank accounts and using each other's credit cards. You should also find out if he's good at budgeting and saving his money, or if his bank account is virtually empty.

4. The House Talk

Even though you both grew up in the same town, it doesn't mean he wants to live there forever. It's important to ask him where he plans on moving in the future. If you're not living together yet, then you should also ask him how long it'll be until he's ready to move in together.

5. The Chore Talk

When you share a house, you share responsibilities. That's why you need to figure out who will be responsible for what chores. If he expects you to mow the lawn, do the dishes, and do his laundry without pitching in himself, then you need to set things straight with him. You should be doing an equal amount of work.

6. The Family Talk

When you enter a serious relationship, your partner's family becomes your family. That means you have to decide which side of the family you'll see on certain holidays. Will you spend an hour at one house and an hour at the other, or will you only have time to visit one house?

7. The Little Talks

The little things can be just as important as the big things. Ask him if he wants a TV in your bedroom, if he plans on having his friends over often, and if he wants a pet bird. If you think the conversation might be important, then it is.

Once you enter a serious relationship, there are a lot of important matters that need to be discussed. How many of these talks have you already had with your partner?