Even though you're not married yet, you're facing a future where your entire lives are combined. Don't make the mistake of ignoring this topic right now, preferring to stay in the dreamy world of wedding cakes, gowns and flowers. You'd set yourself up for conflict and enormous stresses later on down the road.

Besides, you probably have The Money Issue on your mind right now as you're writing those big checks and handing over your plastic for the wedding expenses. It'll hang out there in the back of your mind, and pretty soon you're stressing out over how in the world you'll split the bills later.

Nip this stress in the bud by first checking out this iVillage article, accept that The Money Talk is naturally nerve-wracking, but commit to sitting down and talking with your groom about that scary topic of money matters. You'll be glad you did, since any conflict that arises now is a tiny dot compared to what it can grow into after the wedding. Use this chat to set up a money planning system, and experience the relief of knowing you're both on top of the topic!