Recently I ran across a post on Forbes from just before Valentine’s Day, and it struck me as really interesting. The writer offers compiled relationship advice from divorce lawyers. There are 15 total contributing to the article, and each has offered a single nugget of advice.
When couples decide to end their marriage, it is often based on a mistaken belief that they only have two options: stay in an unhappy marriage or get divorced.
However, for nearly all couples, there is a third option: to mend and improve their relationship through hard work, determination, and the help of Houston marriage counseling.
With nearly half of all couples in the US bringing in dual incomes these days, it’s becoming increasingly common for one spouse to retire before the other—particularly when there is an age difference between partners.
From a financial point of view, retiring at different times makes a lot of sense. If you or your spouse continues working for a time after the other retires, you’ll have a chance to save up extra income and may be entitled to a greater social security amount. You may also be able to keep you or your spouse’s employer health insurance for both of you if one of you continues to work, which may spare you from having to pay for expensive individual premiums.
For couples, falling in love is only the beginning of the journey.
There’s no use in pretending that relationships are only butterflies in your stomachs, whispered sweet nothings, and steamy all-night sex romps. There are also arguments, painful emotions, and countless hurdles to overcome. Let’s face it—sometimes, relationships can be downright hard.
Couples who don’t realize how challenging relationships can be often throw in the towel after a couple of heated arguments or uncomfortable experiences. They don’t understand that just because a relationship isn’t perfect doesn’t mean it’s irreparably broken. In fact, sometimes the best relationships are the ones we have to fight the hardest for.
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