Inquire and Investigate...

When we intend to buy a car, a smart phone, a laptop or a television we inquire and investigate and do enormous research on the internet, seek advice from friends and relatives and then decide to purchase. Suppose the purchased product is defective or malfunctions, we have an option to exchange or get a refund. However, when it comes to marriage proposals, we do not think it necessary to inquire or investigate. Many a marriage proposals are finalized based on one or two aspects about the prospective bride or bridegroom by ignoring some vital information that may cause disharmony in the relationship.  It is therefore necessary that parents and those seeking a spouse should thoroughly inquire and investigate all possible aspects before finalizing the proposal. A majority of parents who are on the lookout for a prospective spouse for their children feel satisfied if their basic expectations are met.  However, there are also parents who are not aware of some personal or health problems of their children. If any major aspect related to personal or health of the individual is not disclosed before marriage it becomes a barrier or a reason for divorce.  Sometimes, it also takes an ugly turn resulting in the death of one of the partners. What do you think are some major aspects that parents should refrain from hiding before finalizing a proposal?