It is wise to be equally yoked in these six areas:
Life Goals – You want the same things in life. You envision a future that is similar. You can
support each other’s education and vocational goals. You agree about having or not having
children. You are in agreement about where to live.
Values – Your values match. Values have to do with what you consider to be important and
unimportant. Values also have to do with character. Do you both value hard work, financial
independence, family, faith, charity, friends, exercise, a healthy lifestyle, vacations, having fun,
honesty, integrity, and a relationship?
Communication – People have different communication styles. Can you blend your styles to
resolve conflict and communicate your truths? If one person is stronger than the other, is that
person willing to listen and is the weaker communicator willing to risk speaking up?