Dealing with Financial Stress
Are money matters triggering problems in your marriage? According to the American Bar Association, approximately 89 percent of divorces have to do with arguments and accusations dealing with money. Needless to say, managing finances in difficult economic times is a major stressor we’ve all felt. Listed below are some suggestions that may be helpful in resolving financial strain. These...
Read MoreSurvive The Economy With Your Marriage
Many couples are facing financial difficulties. They’re losing their homes, and moving into an apartment or back home with their parents. This wasn’t the plan. The new reality of economic hardships is hitting hard. Much of what has happened isn’t your fault. Plunging 401k’s and job lay offs are outside of your control. It’s important to stay proactive and focus on the things that...
Read MoreThe Holidays and Marriage Counseling
The holidays have their own built-in stressors for couples, but it’s also a time when pre- existing problems tend to be magnified. What is it about the holidays that can bring about stress and conflict? Maybe it’s the expectations. We are bombarded with images of how holidays are supposed to be and when we don’t live up to those (likely unrealistic) expectations, we feel like ...
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