While in a relationship, asking the hard questions can sometimes be a nerve-wracking and uncomfortable experience, but it's essential.

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They may help you understand and discover more about your partner, but can also be warning signs.

Here are 3 questions that can possibly be red-flags if your partner can't answer:

1.How and why did you break up with your ex

Heartbreaks are the worst, but opening up about your past with your current partner is quite important in your relationship. 

Knowing what exactly went wrong in his/her previous relationship is important because, it is a step towards helping you avoid the same mistakes.

 It will also help you understand if he/she has changed his/her ways, or is still continuing with the same old habits.

For instance, if they called it quits because of cheating, it's essential to know, so that you can look out for yourself.

 Therefore, if your partner is shying away from telling you how it all ended with his/her ex, it might be a red flag.

2. Do you see us living together in future

Deciding to move in together is undoubtedly one of the biggest steps couples take in a relationship.

Therefore, if it is something that matters to you, don't shy away from asking your partner this important question to find out their say on this big step; just to make sure you want the same thing.

However, before deciding to move in together, it's important to be 100 percent sure since it is a major life decision you're making.

3. Do you ever want to get married

Don't assume everyone who is in a relationship wants to get married, because some don't. 

This is why this is an important question for your partner, especially if you're getting serious, and if you're a person who sees marriage as the end goal in your relationship.

Getting an answer to this question is essential because it lets you know whether you have a future together, or you're investing your time and energy into something that will never be.

If they can't answer straight-up, it potentially means they're hiding something or they simply don't know what they want.