The Marriage Budget: Deposits, Withdrawals, Interest and Dividends

I once heard a pastor talking about a relationship being much like a bank account. He said that you make deposits and withdrawals in the relationship. Do something good or sweet and you've got yourself a bit of extra love and affection. Do something "not so" nice and that's a withdrawal.

A love letter? Deposit
A romantic evening? Deposit
The interest rate or dividend? Happiness, sex, intimacy...

A grumpy remark? Withdrawal
Forget a birthday or anniversary? Withdrawal

It got me thinking...if you do too much in terms of withdrawals, you might find yourself in OVERDRAFT!

So, manage your relationship a lot like your budget. Put time and effort into planning the relationship much like a budget and think long and hard before making any big decisions that could impact that relationship.

Much like a bank account that gets regular savings deposits, a relationship that is nurtured will also grow and sustain you.

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