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Step 1
Know how much money your family has coming in and going out; sit down together as a couple to plan your budget and work together to operate with in it. Plan for a disaster together.
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Step 2
Learn conflict management strategies to deal with disagreements that may arise regarding finances. Techniques such as a "softened" or calm start up to a conversation, taking responsibility for your own feelings and actions while resisting blaming, taking time outs if things become too heated, and apologizing when appropriate are all helpful.
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Step 3
Take time everyday to spend time talking to each other-discuss concerns, worries, and feelings with your partner and resolve issues as they happen, so that resentments don't build up.
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Step 4
Continue to invest in your relationship by doing positive, enjoyable activities together-if extravagant outings are out of the question due to finances, try a candle lit dinner at home.
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Step 5
If you continue to try on your own but feel like it isn't working, seek out professional couples counseling. It could be what saves your relationship.
