The matter of having a prenup should be talked about way ahead of time before a wedding or civil union. It is not something that should be suggested at the last minute or brought up out of the blue and just sprung on the other partner. That being said, it can be uncomfortable and overwhelming to even think about talking to your partner about having a prenup. Many people have a hard time finding the right words to introduce the subject to their partner for fear of how they will react. But there are more and more couples entering into prenups today than ever before. Some people even see the subject of prenups as a way to entice other conversations about what each partner expects from the other in terms of financial responsibilities, their lifestyles, as well as the role each will play once they are married or joined in a civil union. Topics discussed when making a prenup are ones that will ultimately come up after marriage or civil union, talking about them and providing solutions for certain things in a prenup can also help couples avoid divorce because the partners each knew where the other stood and what they expected.