Getting married and saying “I do” is a huge and wonderful milestone for future brides and grooms. It can be easy for couples to get swept along in the romance of wedding planning and forget to make sure they are taking steps for their relationship to become a happy marriage. Just having those feelings of love or “being in love” will not guarantee a healthy or fulfilling marriage. There are 5 pre-marriage conversations you should be having!
Be A Sandwich Generation Survivor: Tips to Ease the Squeeze
If you’re going to survive being part of the Sandwich Generation (caring for both your kids & your parents), you’re going to need some help.
Til Money Do Us Part (Part 4 of 4)
Are you and your spouse still supporting an adult child who should be able to support themselves? Or supporting struggling family members due to a sense of guilt? If so you may be participating in Financial Enabling.
Til Money Do Us Part (Part 3 of 4)
This week’s topic is on Financial Dependency. You are financially dependent if you are in a situation where everything is given or provided for you and someone else is managing the money. This can lead to low self-esteem and sense of self-worth and eventually to depression. People who suffer from this financial disorder are at higher risk of using drugs and alcohol and ending up in abusive relationships.
Til Money Do Us Part (Part 2 of 4)
Beliefs and attitudes about money and how it works are typically developed during a young age through the examples by our parents. The consequences for violating healthy boundaries and making your children feel accountable for your financial situation can have long lasting negative effects throughout your child’s adulthood and their relationships with others, including you.
Children, and the Value of Money
As parents, most of us hope to raise our children with respect for others, understanding of life’s situations, and one very important truth: money has value and how you use it can demonstrate either wisdom or a need to better learn. Unless you handed your child a manual on how … Read More
Preparing for Married Life….part 3…
Talk about it…: Ask your partner questions…you won’t know unless you ask. Talk about sex; what did they learn about sex growing up, what do they find sexy now, and how do they feel about their own body? Talk about their parents relationship and other relationships they observed growing up, … Read More
Struggling with Thoughts of Suicide?
John can’t stop worrying. He’s lost his job and his retirement savings has taken a financial hit. His mortgage rates are increasing and he doesn’t think he’ll be able to make this month’s payment. He has two children and a wife who are relying on him. He’s supposed to be … Read More
