finances in marriage # 3

I’m Miriam Neff with Wise Women Managing Money-and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan

M Shared values in marriage are great glue and unity when finances are strained.  As newlyweds on a getaway weekend, Bob and I talked about children and life.  We discovered we shared a deep value for life, for every baby born.  We decided at that lake side, God willing providing jobs and health, we would both have and adopt children. 

V  Four children.  My two adopted brothers have brought, well, an amazing adventure to our family.  Larger living space, more groceries, growth spurts, bigger shoes, I know that you and Dad had to be frugal not just in the season of one paycheck, but until our days of independence. 

MTalk early, talk often, what values do you share?Unity lessens conflict.