Recent Marriage Blog | Outside Influences PostsDo You Vote the Same as Your Spouse?by Dale Harcombe01 Nov 2009 01:38 PMDo you vote the same way as your spouse? Does it matter if you don't? Or is it one of those fundamental differences where you would not even consider marrying someone who had a different political stance? Finances, Work and Marriageby Dale Harcombe29 Oct 2009 02:39 PMWho is the main financial planner in your marriage? Is it you or your spouse? According to Nancy Gibbs in her article What Women Want Now, 65% of women cite themselves as being the family's main financial planner. 71% labeled themselves the 'family accountant. Changes in Marriage in USAby Dale Harcombe28 Oct 2009 06:53 PMThe other day I touched on some of the changes that have occurred with woman and work over generations. Of course this has had a huge impact on marriage as well. Lifestyle Changeby Dale Harcombe26 Oct 2009 09:00 AMLast year Ms Weston of the tiny village of Cumnock NSW, Australia, came up with an initiative that saw city and interstate families radically change their lifestyle. Concerned about the decline in numbers at the local school she came up with a plan to convince people to move to the area. Being Financially Strapped Can Be Good for a Marriageby Dale Harcombe14 Oct 2009 12:45 PMTough economic times don't have to be bad for your marriage. It can actually be a positive experience. Not being flush with money we often ended up doing a lot of things we wouldn't have thought of and things we wouldn't have known we could do unless we tried. Is There Such a Thing As a No-Fault Divorce?by Dale Harcombe13 Oct 2009 01:59 PMIs there such a thing as a no-fault divorce? The law says there is. But is there really? Let me share with you an example. Some time ago I knew a couple, let's call them Alice and John. 10 Tips Regarding Inspectionsby Dale Harcombe02 Oct 2009 01:53 PMYour house is on the market. Here are 10 Tips to take note of before, or during, an inspection. 1. Before inspections put flesh flowers in vases on tables. Cook fresh bread or something else that gives a homely smell to the place, or the smell of fresh coffee brewing is good. 8 Essentials When Moving Houseby Dale Harcombe30 Sep 2009 08:37 PMMoving house with your spouse can be a frustrating time but it will go smoother of you take note of the suggestions on this checklist. 1. Make sure you and your spouse are in agreement about moving and where you want to move to. It sounds obvious but isn't always the case. 2. Moving Houseby Dale Harcombe29 Sep 2009 03:09 PMMoving house, I heard recently on the radio, can be as stressful as divorce or the death of a spouse. It can be a time of emotional upheavals, depending on how long you have been in the one place and how attached to it you are. But it doesn't have to be a stressful experience. You Can Window Shop All You Likeby Dale Harcombe18 Sep 2009 02:23 PM'You can window shop all you like so long as you don't take the goods home.' This is the attitude of many to marriage. Another along similar lines is 'you can flirt as much or lust as you like, so long as when you're having sex it's with your spouse. Recent Blog Comments snglnubianmom says... "Neither my ex-husband or myself have remarried after our divorce." WebWriter says... "I think this article is partially right." |
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