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Alpha Wives, Beta Husbands
Are you the breadwinner in your relationship? Are you making more money than your husband? Are you frustrated and resentful, or are you proud and grateful? Could you be with a man if you were the one working and bringing home the bacon, and he was the one organizing playdates and park excursions? Ive wanted to do a Blog post on this topic for some time theyre called Alpha Wives, or Breadwinning Wives. And they exist in large numbers today.
Organizing Your Life for Homeownership
Congratulations! Youve finally found the one. Tall, dark, handsomeno, wait a minute. This one is more of the white picket fence and center hall variety a house and its yours! No more virtual tours, open houses, and calls from your realtor proclaiming Ive found it! You have now joined the ranks of proud homeowners across the country. Pop the cork, cross the threshold, and take a seat on your new couch. You might need a seat when the excitement wears off and you realize that this is (gulp) the biggest purchase you have ever made. But dont panic yet. With a little preparation and guidance you can navigate the world of the new homeowner with your sanity and your savings intact.
Do You Lie About Money to Your Husband? I Do…
Money is one of the most difficult issues in any marriage. Different money management or spending practices can lead to conflict. Money also sometimes is used as a form of control in a relationship, adding to the challenges. If you lie about money to your husband, this is a clear sign of a problem. However, you can identify the underlying issues and work to improve your situation.
Can Women Have It All?
Of course women CANT have it all! You tell me one person who has absolutely everything! Perfectionism is an illusion of the mind. Todays Blog post is about the women who try and have it all, and then go into therapy when they realize that its virtually impossible.
Financial Strain Taking a Toll On Your Relationship
Ive received a ton of emails lately asking me to blog about the state of the economy, and how financial stress within marriages today are at a feverish pitch. Even one of the comments I received was, The economy will get better, but will my marriage still be in tact when it does? Ouch, sounds serious.