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Are You or Your Spouse Always Worried About Money? Read This.

Before you were married, it felt good to have your date spend money on you; it’s altogether different once you’re married and you’re trying to live within a budget and set financial goals. Which suggests that if you’re one of those frugal people and your spouse says, “OK, let’s go out and do something fun,” you should confess that it creates insecurity and it’s scary for you. Confess that when you hear about spending money while you’re counting every penny, you fear that you’re going to spiral downward with your finances.

At this point, your spouse needs to be willing to exercise caution with those decisions so that you can feel secure. At the same time, however, you need to think about your marriage. Figure out a way that you can set aside a few dollars a week to do something fun. Maybe you can’t go out for an expensive dinner, but can the two of you head to a fast-food restaurant or get dessert somewhere? How about going to a movie during matinee hours? Do whatever it takes. Your spouse needs that fun time and wants to spend it with you. Count yourself blessed! And then look for creative ways to make it happen.

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