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Table of Contents Understanding Emotional and Mental Labor During the Holidays Why Money Scripts Shape Holiday Stress Dr. Julie Wayne’s Framework for Sharing the Load Practical Strategies Couples Can Use Right Now Using Fair Play for the Holidays Why Sharing the Load Strengthens Your Marriage Professional Support The holiday season is the time of year when joy and stress collide. For many couples, especially dual career couples, December brings a surge in emotional and mental

My wife and I watched All Her Fault together, and we were captivated from the outset.  Marissa Irvine is a working mother navigating the constant negotiations that define dual-career life. The school calendars. The text chains. The drop-offs and handoffs. The unspoken rule that someone has to keep the whole machine in their head.  One unremarkable afternoon, she goes to retrieve her young son from a classmate’s home. The door opens. The woman at the door does not recognize he

Cross class marriages are between individuals from different social classes; different economic, educational, and occupational statuses within a society. They are not uncommon ; 32% of males with college degrees were married to females with similar qualifications in 2013. Dr. Streib wrote The Power of the Past , which traces the lives of highly-educated adults who married a partner raised in a class different from their own, primarily between those from blue- and white-color

Newlyweds often worry about money after an expensive wedding. Money problems can be a major factor in divorce and marital discord. Money management is a cornerstone of a stable marriage, especially when money is tight.  In this article, we'll guide engaged couples and newlyweds through creating a sustainable financial plan. Table of Contents Setting Clear Financial Goals Creating a Realistic Budget Understanding Debt Management Building an Emergency Fund Prioritize Saving

In a dual-career household, financial teamwork is everything. But one number can make or break your ability to rent a home, buy a car, or...

What does a masculine man look like to you? How does he show up in his relationships, for his partner, his kids, his friends?  Over the past decade, what it means to be masculine has been held hostage by folks from all walks of life, claiming their own vision as truth and demonized in some ways. Some have red pilled countless men, weaponizing what it means to be a man, contributing to the spiraling of men into suicide attempts that are 4x the rate  as women.  Others find prob

If you’re looking for a perfect recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers to use on the weekend while you watch football, you just found it. Click here  for the original recipe. Ingredients Leftover Mashed Potatoes: Plain mashed potatoes are ideal, but any variety will work great as long as the texture doesn’t differ greatly from the classic. Bacon: Cooked and crumbled bacon, but you can leave them out if you want to make them vegetarian. Shredded Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese work

Gratitude is one of the most underrated relationship skills there is. It does not require grand gestures, expensive gifts, or eloquent speeches. It just asks you to notice your partner, to acknowledge what they do, and to express appreciation for who they are. Dr. John Gottman, one of the world’s leading relationship researchers, found that happy couples are those who “make deposits” into what he calls the emotional bank account. These deposits are small acts of kindness, aff

Partner With Your Spouse Controlling money in a relationship, that is, structuring a plan for your money should be a partnership between spouses. When you control money with your spouse, you foster open communication, trust, and shared responsibility, creating a strong financial foundation. Through collaboration, both partners can align their spending habits, priorities, and budgeting, resulting in a unified approach. 1. Schedule a money date Money dates are regularly schedul

Marriage is a partnership built on trust, love, and mutual respect. Financial deception and betrayal can erode or destroy that trust and create emotional distress and financial strain. According to a recent Forbes Advisor Survey , 38% have lied to a partner about finances 54% say lying about finances is equivalent to other kinds of lying or infidelity 54% of Americans believe having a partner who’s in debt is a major reason to consider divorce According to a NEFE survey , “16

When couples argue about housework, the debate often centers on who’s scrubbing the dishes or folding the laundry. But there’s another kind of work that often goes unrecognized, and it may be even more important for your relationship. Researchers call it cognitive housework, or the mental load. It’s the behind-the-scenes thinking that keeps family life moving: planning meals, scheduling appointments, managing finances, and remembering birthdays. Unlike folding towels, this wo

Deviled Eggs with Bacon Ingredients 12 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream Fresh, well-done bacon crumbled to taste 2...