2/2/11

Is There Stress In Your Marriage?

By Jose McGuire


All too often, marriages end in divorce because stress builds to a point that's so overwhelming for the couple, they feel they have no way to control it. People tend to become irritable under stress and they vent their ire on each other. These continue until the couple can no longer live with their spouse.

Some couples fail or refuse to understand that their mates are human and prone to make mistakes, and they let anger and frustration get the better of them. Stress in the home that can lead to break ups are mostly due to the following issues:

Financial problems

This item gets the lion's share of the blame for failed marriages. The constant worry of how they're going to pay the bills consumes their every waking minute. It is understandable to worry about money, but not to the point of letting it break up your marriage.

You should recognize the limits of your finances. A new car would be great, but it would be insane to buy it if you don't have the money. Set up a budget and stick with it. Only after you have paid your bills and other necessities should you consider buying non-essential things, or you can start setting up a nest egg for a new car.

A credit card is a boon if you can hold your spending in check. If you spent over on your credit card and cannot keep up with the payments, consider if debt consolidation can give you more manageable payment terms.

Child care

It is not unusual for couples to disagree on the proper way of bringing up their child, an example would be the manner of instilling discipline in cases of transgressions. They each come into a marriage with two different family values. These values can clash, resulting in arguments between the couple. Instead, you should bring them to the table, coming up with a compromise to bring the two values together and personalizing them to make it work for your family. Remember, what worked for your parents won't always work for you. You will be relieved from the stress that commonly afflict parents when you agree on how best to rear your child.

Keeping the anger within

There will be constant friction if couples are secretive and do not communicate with each other. If left inside, they can bottle up and inevitably explode in an outburst of anger. Don't keep any bad feelings within yourself. There is nothing that you cannot agree upon if you have open communication.

There are many more stressors that come up in a marriage. Don't be afraid to seek some professional help from a counselor. They can help cope with the stress in your marriage. Your marriage will have a smooth sailing if you will not let stress get the better of you.




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