To get a sense of the FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory, view the 10 sample questions below taken randomly from the 151 basic and 33 optional items in the inventory.
Each individual 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 |
| 6 |
We have discussed the expectations each of us has as to our role as husband and wife. |
A |
D |
U |
| 7 |
There are certain behaviors or habits in my future spouse that sometimes annoy me. |
A |
D |
U |
| 26 |
We have discussed the ways our families solved problems and how this may affect our problem solving. |
A |
D |
U |
| 50 |
We disagree with each other over some teachings of the church. |
A |
D |
U |
| 39 |
My future spouse and I are open to having children. |
A |
D |
U |
| 116 |
I am concerned that my parents or my future spouse's parents may interfere in our marriage relationship. |
A |
D |
U |
| 29 |
My future spouse and I can talk candidly about our sexual intimacy in marriage. |
A |
D |
U |
| 44 |
We have decided how we will share specific responsibilities in managing our finances. |
A |
D |
U |
| 132 |
I sometimes feel that this may not be the right person for me to marry. |
A |
D |
U |
| 27 |
My future spouse and I have discussed our sacramental marriage commitment to each other under all circumstances. |
A |
D |
U |