In the FOCCUS Couple Inventory, each member of an engaged couple is asked to answer "Agree," "Disagree" or "Uncertain" to questions such as these:

1. We are in agreement about the husband and wife roles each of us expects of the other in our marriage relationship.
   
2. There are qualities about my future spouse that I do not respect.
   
3. We have discussed the ways our families solved problems and how this may affect our problem solving.
   
4. We disagree with each other over some teachings of the church.
   
5. My future spouse and I are open to having children.
   
6. I am concerned that in-laws may interfere in our marriage relationship.
   
7. My future spouse and I can talk about our sexual fears, hopes and preferences.
   
8. We are in agreement about how we will make financial decisions between us.
   
9. I sometimes feel that this may not be the right person for me to marry.
   
10. My future spouse and I agree that our marriage commitment means we intend to pledge love under all circumstances.

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