| In todays Economy, with so many people losing their | | | | stress. There may even be times when your spouse |
| jobs and the pressure it has on your home and family, | | | | may blame you or you may blame him, however in this |
| it can take a toll on your marriage and in some cases | | | | situation they dont mean what they say but it really will |
| can cause your marriage to be in a crisis situation. | | | | hurt anyway. Be as understanding as you can and |
| Losing your job may cause problems and it can also | | | | forgive this behavior; talk it over with your spouse so |
| enhance already stressful issues in your marriage. | | | | that it doesnt hurt your marriage. Be honest about your |
| During this time it is important to focus on keeping your | | | | feelings as well and try to redirect these bad feelings |
| marriage strong and together. Dont let the stress of | | | | to something positive and productive. |
| this financial situation to cause problems within your | | | | You and your spouse should start looking at other |
| marriage relationship. It is important to act quickly in this | | | | opportunities that working previously kept you from |
| situation and keep your marriage from reaching | | | | doing, such as returning to school so you can start a |
| dangerous levels of stress. | | | | new career or maybe even start a small home |
| If you or your spouse should lose your job it is | | | | business that helps your income. You may even |
| important for you and him to be completely honest | | | | consider moving to a place that offers you more |
| with each other about what you will need to do next. | | | | employment opportunities. Do not however, allow |
| You will need to get a grip on your situation and be | | | | marriage to take a hit from the hard times. |
| prepared for the problems that may occur. Most times, | | | | Lastly, dont lose your hope, even though stress can |
| problems your marriage has when losing your job | | | | take its toll on your marriage, dont allow this to break |
| stem from a lack of communication. You need to talk it | | | | you up and if it does become too much for you to |
| out and form a real plan that you can stick to. | | | | handle, seek professional counselors to help you deal |
| The next thing you will need to do is understand the | | | | with the effects that financial problems may have on |
| fears that your partner may have in this situation. This | | | | your relationship. |
| is extremely normal for anyone facing this type of | | | | |