To get a sense of the FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory, view the 10 sample questions below taken randomly from the 156 basic and 33 optional items in the inventory.
Each partner answers separately:
Agree, Disagree or Uncertain
When finished, couples are encouraged to discuss with each other the thoughts, feelings, differences, and priorities that each FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory item brought to mind.
| Inventory Item | A = Agree | D = Disagree | U = Uncertain |
| 1) |
We are in agreement about the husband and wife roles each of us expects of the other in our marriage relationship. |
A |
D |
U |
| 2) |
There are qualities about my future spouse that I do not respect. |
A |
D |
U |
| 3) |
We have discussed the ways our families solved problems and how this may affect our problem solving. |
A |
D |
U |
| 4) |
We disagree with each other over some teachings of the church. |
A |
D |
U |
| 5) |
My future spouse and I have agreed we will not have children. |
A |
D |
U |
| 6) |
I am concerned that in-laws may interfere in our marriage relationship. |
A |
D |
U |
| 7) |
My future spouse and I can talk about our sexual fears, hopes and preferences. |
A |
D |
U |
| 8) |
We are in agreement about how we will make financial decisions between us. |
A |
D |
U |
| 9) |
I sometimes feel that this may not be the right person for me to marry. |
A |
D |
U |
| 10) |
My future spouse and I agree that our marriage commitment means we intend to pledge love under all circumstances. |
A |
D |
U |