Money
A Couple's Guide to Love and Money
Jonathan Rich, Ph.D. AuthorPeople are often drawn to their partners because those people complement their personalities; parts of their psyches fit together like the pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. Someone who wants to be taken care of may find someone who wants or needs to be a caretaker. Someone who is cautious might be drawn to a risk taker. It’s also not uncommon to pick someone who recreates the dynamics of the relationship that you had with a parent when you were growing up. 

 

However, what attracted you initially often can lead to difficulties later on. For example, the outgoing, funny, and very sociable person you were attracted to might begin to seem loud and overbearing a few years later. When the going gets tough, the sympathetic, sweet person you were attracted to might seem too passive and nonassertive. »
 
Talking About Money
couple on a swing talking about moneyMoney can mean power and control - volatile subjects. There are so many facets to a new relationship – so many ways you are getting to know each other. Talking about money may not seem like your top priority. But it can create a strong foundation for your relationship if you talk openly, honestly and generously. »
 
Eliminate Debt!
broken piggybank to eliminate debt70 Ideas. A list of ideas and advice. Find the tips that will work best for you, and try them out. 
Leo Babauta, ZenHabits Guru, asked his readers for their best ideas and advice for eliminating debt. They chimed in. »
 
Taming Your Inner Consumer
woman consumer walking blurTen approaches to a life that costs less and means more.  Do you even look in your closet and wonder why you bought those shoes or that suit? Have you had enough debt? Are you tired of working to pay huge credit card fees and interest?  Cut back! »
 
Avoid ATM Fees
altIn this economy, every cent counts, especially bank fees that give you nothing in return. Banks do not have limitations on what they can charge for ATM fees and will keep increasing the fees as long as people keep paying them. When you shop for a new bank, remmber to review all their fees. And here’s how to avoid annoying ATM fees.  »
 



About Your Relationship!

Power of the Middle Ground
The Power of the Middle Ground A Couple's Guide to Renewing Your Relationship An Excerpt & An Exercise Imagine a place that brings the potential for love and...
What Kind of Commitment Are You Ready to Make?
What makes it possible for some marriages to get stronger through periods of change and stress, while others fall apart for no apparent reason? I...
Surprise Your Love!
Surprises are like love itself: unpredictable and delightful. They can make an ordinary day intense and unforgettable. A surprise lets your love know that...
Stuff Every Man Should Know: How to Give a Woman a Great Massage
A massage is a great way to bring two people together in an intimate moment. When done properly, it is a great way to relieve...

Newest Kisses!

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Healthy You!

Power Snacks Instead of Junk
Substitute to be Thin & Energetic! When they think of snacks, many people picture 100 calories packets of processed cookies and chips. Those little deceiving packets could not be worse...
Without Enough Sleep We All Become Two Year Olds
We rush from home to the freeway to jobs and then to see friends, without a pause, from the time we get up. At night, we fall into bed, as wound up as ever....
Red Wine: Where Pleasure and Health Meet
Is red wine healthy? While excessive drinking is dangerous, and should be completely off limits if you are pregnant, studies show moderate consumption of alcohol and wine decreases mortality generally...

Work Outs/Diets

Rethink Your Drink
Most people try to reduce their calorie intake by focusing on food, but it is way easier to cut back on drinks. To lose a pound of body fat, trim 3,500 calories. To lose 1...
Not A Diet!
How many diets have you tried? It can make you hungry just thinking about it. For many people, it just doesn't work. What does work is is the kind of lifestyle...
A Sleek Belly!
The belly: it's the first spot to get paunchy and the last place to look sleek. A tight core is the one thing we all want. Unfortunately, biology couldn't care...
More Muscle, Less Fat
The equation is pretty simple, the more muscle  you add the less fat you store. Michelle Obama's sleeveless dresses and sleek, worked-out arms have put the focus back on weight training....
Eating Out? Ten Slimming Tips!
It's hardly noticeable at first. Parties, dinners out, lunches and traveling. Suddenly, you realize it is taking its toll on your body when your jeans are tight and your shirt...

Great Reads!

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The Power of the Middle Ground by Marty Babits, LCSW, BCD