Money can be a source of marital strain. Quarrels about how to spend money are common and potentially damaging at all income levels. Happy couples engage in more joint decision making on finances. Summarize evidence on the relationship between communication quality and marital adjustment. Effective communication is crucial to the success of a marriage.
Wives tend to turn to their own mothers for help after giving birth.
Spouses must allow each other room for personal growth. More spouses may have to learn to engage in individual activities. Couples should strive to maintain joint activities. Summarize evidence on changing divorce rates. Summarize evidence on the effects of divorce on spouses and their children.