Manage your finances
Marital research often highlights financial strain as a significant contributor to marital discord. Communicate about finances and discipline yourselves to a budget. Discuss financial priorities and negotiate mutual goals. Work with a financial consultant if this process feels overwhelming. Brainstorm inexpensive means to enjoy entertainment and recreation.
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Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find daily thoughts and suggestions throughout the month of February coming from staff, students, and families. You can find these updates on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or you can view past ideas here:
1. Choose who you love, love your choice
2. Listen to Understand Instead of Listening to Fix
3. Gottman’s 5 positives for every negative rule
6. Don’t go to bed angry, just go to bed
8. Have a fundamental change of attitude from “Me” to “We.”
9. Conflict is a catalyst for change
10. Learn something new about your spouse today
11. Tell your spouse something you love about them