Apr 09 2009
Is The Economy Killing Your Marriage?
Yesterday’s Oprah Show discussed the negative affects our bad economy is having on marriages. M. Gary Neuman was on the show sharing tips for recession-proofing a marriage to couples who admitted letting depression, grief, anxiety, and shame over foreclosures and job loss take priority over their marriages.
It’s understandable why marriages are struggling with the added stress of making ends meet. If financial strain is wreaking havoc on your marriage, consider…
Neuman’s 5-Step Action Plan:
Step 1: Fight for Your Marriage
Step 2: Set Aside Time to Talk About Money
Step 3: Go Outside of Yourself
Step 4: Bring the Kids On Board
Step 5: Keep Living as a Couple
Remember, difficult financial times don’t have to break your marriage. It could bring you closer together. Stick together and help each other. Also remember, you are not defined by the job or material things you had. You are still the same beautiful, powerful, and loving person you were before all that. This is a good time to set a positive example for your children on how to effectively manage stressful situations.
I was glancing at the show while online and found disturbing the woman who was blaming her husband for not being able to find a job in a year’s time. First, it’s very difficult to find a job these days and second I would think in that particular case that her attitude and accusatory ways were more the problem. Just my thoughts.
I didn’t watch the show because i’m busy blogging hehehe shame on me, Anyways, thanks for sharing this to us. Husband and wife should fight for their marriage, with our bad economy that adds to our daily problems and stress, it’s a test to the couple how strong their bond and relationship are.
I think it can add a strain to any marriage, but you really have to try to make the best of it, and hope it won’t last long. My husband works in the auto industry, and his hours have been 32 a week or less for about a year now. I think we’re both stressed, but both are very happy. It could be so much worse.
I understand how marriages can suffer because of the economy. The song is true…”no romance without finance….” I would wager that a large percentage of arguments/disagreements had their root in money (or the lack thereof). My husband and I have in my opinion grown closer. This has simply occurred because of our commitment to God and our marriage. The lines of communication have to remain clear. Marriage is not an easy thing, but it is worth every amount of energy and effort you put in it.