If wedding planning has turned you into the Bridezilla from Hell, it’s time to step back, take a breath, and remember that you love the man you’re about to spend the rest of your life with. If you’re fighting about things now, it’s a good indication of the types of fights you may have in the future.

Here are a few common pre-wedding fights and how you and your groom-to-be can weather the storm and avoid these arguments altogether.

1. The Groom Doesn’t Want to Be Involved

If your groom couldn’t care less about flowers or the color of the decor, keep in mind that most men don’t know the first thing about coordinating colors or which flowers look best in an arrangement together.

Alternatively, he may be keeping out of the wedding plans because he thinks that’s what you want! If you want your groom to be more involved, figure out which aspects of the wedding he’s actually interested in, and encourage his input. If he feels like you actually want his help, he will be more likely to be a part of the planning process.

2. Money

Arguments over how the money for your wedding is spent are super common. If you want to throw away $2,000 on your wedding dress but he wants to spend it on a week-long destination honeymoon, who do you think should win this argument?

Remember, it’s not just “your day;” it’s your future husbands day, too! He deserves a say in where some of the money gets spent. At least with a honeymoon, that is something you both can enjoy and will have lasting memories of. An expensive wedding dress will look nice, but you’re only wearing the thing once! Sit down like adults and discuss financial issues well ahead of time to help avoid these arguments; plus, it gives you good practice for the future.

3. Your Behavior

Have wedding plans consumed you so completely that you are neglecting the relationship you had before he popped the question? If hubby to be brings his concerns to you about your “bridezilla-esque” behavior, it’s important to listen to him with an open mind.

Yes, wedding plans are exciting and important, but your relationship is more so. Do not turn into a completely different person for the sake of one day; think about your future together and make an effort to be the same person you were before the proposal.

While pre-wedding fights are common (and there are more than what’s appeared on this list!) you can avoid them with honest communication and reflection. You are going to have to weather many storms as a couple, so how you resolve issues now will help you with bigger arguments in the future.

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