Money and marriage
December 26, 2018
I’m Miriam Neff-with STARTING OVER FINANCIALLY,-and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan, and we’re here to talk about money
M We hope that married couples this week are talking about finances and making good plans for 2019. Its hard. Two different people united. Conflict over finances is cited as a factor in 90 percent of divorcees. Its common in couples staying together.
V The best option: Compromise. Is argument and tension, felt by children also, worth that thing or experience you want? Can you both flex on something? Beginning with a small thing is at least a start.
Unilateral decisions by one person can happen. But usually emotional distance that comes with that, a sense of alienation from that mutual desire to be one. Financial council is available. Classes through your church are a beginning. Marriage counceling may be needed.
M Doing financial decisions together is hard, consuming time and emotion. Yes, but unity is precious