When both spouses agree and commit to the same plan, whatever that may be, it only serves to unite the couple deeper. Sadly enough, I think we all know that many arguments in a marriage tend to focus around money matters, right? So imagine if you both sit down together once, or maybe twice a month, and actually agree on the same plan? This will eliminate those struggles and bring you two together more. See how finances are never just about finances? I can tell you that my marriage is more peaceful when it comes to this topic because there is little to disagree upon now. The budget is written out and we follow it…it really is as simple as that. Now of course, this doesn’t mean it is going to always run smoothly!
We are all humans and humans can forget things, right? So when the budget is all written and reconciled, but a week later we remember that we were invited to a birthday party but didn’t allocate any funds towards it? Well, both spouses have to be willing to go back to the numbers and move some things around. We have to again come together and agree on what might have to be sacrificed so that we stay within our limits. You really have to be united to do this. But if you both truly want to have a marriage filled with peace, then back to the numbers you will willingly go, so that you can make those ends meet…more on this tomorrow.
<>< Peace, Diane
