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 4. Agree on who will do what.

"Two people are better than one, because they get more done by working together." (Ecclesiastes 4:9, 10, New Century Version) In some families, the husband cares for the finances. In others, the wife capably cares for this responsibility. (Proverbs 31:10-28) Many couples though, choose to share the load. "My wife looks after the bills and smaller expenses," says Mario, who has been married for 21 years. "I care for the taxes, contracts, and rent. We keep each other informed and work as partners. "Whatever your method, the key is to work together as a team.

TRY THIS: Taking into consideration each other's strengths and weaknesses, discuss who will care for what responsibility. Review the arrangement after a couple of months. Be willing to make adjustments. To help you appreciate the work that your spouse does, such as paying bills or shopping, you might want to swap roles occasionally.

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