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Traditional wisdom states money is among the leading causes of divorce, but experts say this often-quoted fact may be grounded more in myth or history than in modern reality. Is Money Among Top Causes of Divorce? Money may not be the marriage-buster it is commonly thought to be, Alison Lobron reports in the Jan. 18, 2009, Boston Globe article, “Does Money Really Wreck a Marriage?” Lobron contends that married couples can argue over issues about money but research shows divorce and money problems don’t have to go hand in hand. “I'd heard for years this idea that money was the number one cause of divorce, but I'd never seen any empirical data,” Utah consumer economist Jan Andersen told Lobron. Andersen teaches workshops on personal finance at Utah State University. When research...

Unfortunately, children pick up on conflict and feel less secure when there are marriage problems, says marriage management expert. It is important to reassure children after arguing with a spouse and it's vitally important to get marriage help when needed. Reassure Children that Mom and Dad Still Love and Respect Each Other in Spite of Arguments After arguments, children need parents to affirm their love for each other. Because of this, it is important that parents don't just make up in private. If the children witness an argument between their parents, they also need to witness Mom and Dad apologizing, kissing, and making up. Marriage management analyst adds it's not necessary for children to know all the details about the conflict, but it is best if parents don't shy away f...

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Divorce and money not necessarily linked

Marriage management – talking to children about marital problems