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 2. Agree on how income will be viewed.

"In showing hone to one another take the lead." (Romans 12:10) You are the only one who earns a wage, you can honor your spouse by viewing your income, not your personal money, but as family money. - 1 TIMOTHY 5:8.

If you and your spouse both earn money, you can honor each other by disclosing your income and major expenditures to each other. If you hide either from your mate, you may well undermine trust and cause damage to your relationship. You do not necessarily have to consult your mate before spending every cent. But it you discuss larger purchases, you prove that you value your mate's opinion.

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