Do U think because of hard economic times, this would be the Ultimate Test of Times for Married Couples?

financial-wise. Thank everyone.Do U think because of hard economic times, this would be the Ultimate Test of Times for Married Couples?
Our financial problems are affecting our lives and our temper, emotions and patience. However, it doesn't affect our marriage directly. We are strong together to deal with these issues even though we have been arguing a lot lately.





We have been through worse and we will get through this too. It's been hard because he's been without a job for several months and we been approved for the Fuel Assistance Program and I can't even pay our electricity bill or fuel bill.





He is trying everything to find a job. His truck just broke down and I have to pay for all of these things. We do not have cable or internet at home, just the basics.Do U think because of hard economic times, this would be the Ultimate Test of Times for Married Couples?
It is true that finances are what couples fight about the most, but even ';rich'; married couples don't make it. That old saying where money can't buy happiness is true and in fact, I would thing that the tough times could even bring the couples closer together. But I guess it is all comes down to just how truly committed to one another they are. So to answer your question, to the weakly committed, yes this will be the ultimate test. But for the very committed, this is just another bump in the road of life.
I think it will definately be a factor. People will be scared, worried, edgy and their partners will have to be more understanding and patient. Budgets will have to be trimmed which requires mutual planning, retirement accounts might be plummeting which may require some attention, some people may be refinancing homes or buying properties due to the low prices and interest rates. All of these are stressful.
For the spoiled ones I do. I also think it's going to be hard on the kids and teenagers out there because their used to their parents buying everything for them instead of telling them to get up off their *** and get a job and earn what they want to buy!!!!!!!!! So ya I think it will be tough for those types of people. I say TOO BAD for them!!!! Learn to go without. It's really not that hard.
Myself and my husband work in the auto industry, as of today...we both still have jobs. Who knows about tomorrow. The way we look at it is this....first, we never got into card card debt, so we don't have to worry about that, we have always acted our ';WAGE'; (thank you Dave Ramsey) and if it comes down to it....it is just stuff...sell it all and get new - bigger - better next time.


I have a spouse that loves me, our children are healthy, and I am alive.


You either have it or you don't, but I have a husband that I love to death and two children I would give my life for. THOSE can not be replace....but all the other stuff can.
There's always hard economic times for most couples, it's the #1 cause of divorce, credit card debt, bankruptcy, it's just business as usual right now.
it does affect it a little, but if your love and relationship are big enough then you should be together eventough hard times are here.
It doesn't help any. But if you have a strong foundation you can get through most hard times.
Its a test even for those who are single and struggling with children