Well, 2009 is underway! Are you making good on your resolutions for a happier marriage? I have to admit, in my eagerness to set resolutions for personal development, I forgot to set a few goals for my own marriage!

It's not too late so here goes: My 2009 resolutions for my marriage include 1) to spend more one-on-one date-like times with my husband (I have a hard time leaving the kids out of our outings!) Weekly date night and a quarterly overnight getaway. My second resolution is to take over the managing of our finances at his request. I won't fight it anymore. It's his Achilles heel. Yes, it would be better for him to learn to face his fears but *shrug* it will strengthen me! I'd love to be a financial guru--at least for our own finances!

Keep up with me to see just how well I follow through on my 2009 resolutions! And speaking of finances...

Here's the latest article from the Marriage site at BellaOnline.com.

Are You Keeping Money Secrets From Your Spouse?
Have you ever lied about how much you spent on a purchase? Financial infidelity starts innocently enough but money secrets can be devastating to your relationship.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55369.asp

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