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But, the more
significant issue will
be how you deal with
your disagreements,
especially when they
become heated.
Physical aggression is
unacceptable and tearing
down your partner
and saying things to
lower their self-esteem,
hurt their feelings or
make them feel bad
about themselves are
non-starters. Healthy
disagreements should
never be about these
things.
Learning how to cool
off, take a break from
one another, or some
space and then coming
back to deal with the
issues without making
them about the other
person in a personal way
is extremely important.
Statistically, couples
who argue well and in a
respectful way tend to
stand the test of time
and have longevity in
their relationships. It is
also one of the most
significant factors of a
successful relationship.
accounts. Your debt will
become his/her debt
and likewise. Know what
you are getting into and
how you plan to manage
the co-mingling of your
money. A credit report
also provides you with
useful insight into how
someone handles their
financial responsibilities.
It is a historical snapshot
of how someone
manages their budget.
Ask your SO how
they would handle a
disagreement and more
importantly observe
what happens when
the two of you have
a dispute with one
another.
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Who will
handle the
financial
matters in
our home?
Finances are essential
in a relationship. And
it’s critical that you and
your SO are on the same
page about money and
how you will handle it in
your household. Here are
a couple of things you
should know before you
walk down the aisle.
Review each other’s
credit report and bank
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Determine if you will
have joint accounts
or keep your finances
separate. Some couples
decide to keep things
separate and have one
joint account together.
Other couples choose
to combine their money
across several accounts.
Decide if one person will
take the lead in handling
the finances or if it will
be a shared duty.
Discuss what retirement
looks like to your