1. 6.4 Thinking about Marriage

2. Success in Marriage Compatible: Ability to exist in harmony with another person. –People who are different often do quite well. –Best Friends often make good partners Commitment: determination to develop a fulfilling relationship. –One of the best things for a relationship… also one of the hardest.

3. Marital Stresses Adjustments to each other Marital roles: responsibilities that each partner assumes in a marriage –Its best to get these decided before marriage. It could be as simple as deciding who will wash the dishes most frequently. Who takes out the trash…

4. Stresses Continued Income: Often the biggest reason for arguments. Must have a common goal for money on Spending vs. Saving. Unexpected problems: Laid off, illness, car issues…

5. Teen Marriage Teens who get married often have much more stress than older couples who get married. –Continuing school –Finding a good job –Living with Parents b/c of finances –Strained Friendships People change A LOT at a young age…