Save your relationship in this stressful economy.

United States
April 9, 2009 8:11am CST
What advice would you give others so their relationship can make it through this stressful economy? Money is tight. Aggression is high. Jobs are scarce. Food and gas prices keep rising. Crime is increasing. So how does this affect your relationship and what do you do so that your relationship survives the economy?
5 responses
@Dasari100 (3791)
• Anantapur, India
9 Apr 09
you have asked such a wonderful question to the each of us because it is necessary to us to save our relationship with friends,relatives, know people so we need to have plans and thinking ability to ask few one's about anything.
• United States
9 Apr 09
I'm glad that you pointed out that the discussion was not only intended for dating/marriage relationships....but that of all relationships. Heck I even know friends who are having problems with their bosses, of whom they did not have any problems with earlier.
@Dasari100 (3791)
• Anantapur, India
9 Apr 09
Hence it is very important to know and be postive opinion on us from anyone so that is that great thing which we need to have.
• United States
10 Apr 09
This is a very interesting question. My boyfriend and I definetly have our share of fights over money because thingss are so hard right now but we really try to remember that we love each other and money or no money can't change that. I try to figure out cheaper ways of going on a date, like instead of going out to the movie theater we try to just watch a movie at home instead, or if we go out to dinner we always try to have a good coupon
• United States
24 Apr 09
It is a little difficult with us because our relationship IS so new. But I like your idea with coupons. I think what I'll do is start clipping more of them and we will use that as our excuse for a date night.
@soulist (2985)
• United States
9 Apr 09
I think something we all need to do is adjust to the economy. I mean I know things aren't perfect so my boyfriend and I take turns driving to each other as well as paying for dinner. Or we would cook for each other and go out with friends instead of spending a ton of money.
• United States
24 Apr 09
Yea, our weekends have been staying in with friends and renting a movie. We trade turns as to who is going to do the cooking. It has been fun and cheap...LOL.
• United States
9 Apr 09
I'm not in a relationship at the moment :( not because of the economy but due to life in general. But I'd like to orrer my two cents, its all I can spare. You yourself said "money is tight". I don't know where you live but here in Pennsylvania weather seems to be breaking and Spring is in the air, I guess. So a walk would be a start. I'm not usually one for bag lunches, but bag up a lunch and head to the park for a few hours. If you can do it at night that'd be even better, because your home lights and T.V. can stay off, for energy purposes. Try not to argue about the bills. Just be aware of priorities and neccesities {spell check}. Sleep in more. Enjoy eachothers company while you can because when things turn around there will be more ten and twelve hour days at the office. Good Luck To You All.
• United States
24 Apr 09
Finding the cheaper ways to do things together has really been helping us out. We haven't argued about the bills instead we have looked at them and seen where we can cut down on expenses.
@Bethany1202 (3431)
• United States
9 Apr 09
Well, my boyfriend and I wanted to buy a house of our own and have been saving, but we are very unhappy where we're living right now and are growing continually tired of our roommate constantly complaining and behaving immaturely, so it looks like a house might have to wait and we may need to find an apartment to live in or another house to rent. The one we are renting right now is cheap and we've been able to save a little money, but it looks like we might have t move and we fear we'll end up paying more. One big problem is that we have two dogs, one at about 60 pounds and the other weighs about 85, so we need to find a pet-friendly residence. I might have to get a second job, even though I am hesitant to do so. Another thing we've been doing is going out less. Instead of going to see new movies and spend an arm and leg at the theater we've been staying home and renting them. We rarely go out anymore. It used to be several times a week, now it's usually only once a week or less. Also, we've been growing some of our own vegetables and herbs. It doesn't save much money, but every little bit helps. Our relationship is strong and I am happy that I don't think finances will tear us apart. Best wishes!
• United States
24 Apr 09
We have also put buying a house off for a little while. Money is tight and although the market is right....we just won't be able to swing it comfortably. But that just gives us more time to save up money and really do a good search for the right home, that we could afford.