As you’re sitting there reading this, you may be one of those persons who are unsure about your future. If so, you have good reason. The economy has not been going in our favor these days. Lots of people have been laid off and can’t find work. Families are struggling with a mountain of bills and running out of options for “staying afloat.” Others are worried about their 401K’s and see their stock investments dwindling away.
We see it time and time again in our marriage counseling… When money gets tight, and emotions run high, couples have the “perfect storm” for separating or divorcing under the pressure. Children have the hardest time dealing with the break up—and research shows that many are impacted for life. When times are hard, we believe that it is not the time to “cave in” or “throw in the towel.” Rather, it the time when couples need to “close ranks” – to come together and work together to find solutions.
Now, you might say that we’re painting a pretty bad picture of how things are. Well, the good news is that while some are managing OK, there are countless others who are not. So, if you’re one of those whose life has not been impacted by the downturn in the economy, consider yourself blessed. Many others have not been as fortunate and are fearful of losing everything they’ve worked so hard to achieve.
