Bread-winners

I really like the discussions we have been having in class about who should be the earner in the family. I also enjoyed the comment about how it can be smart for couples to talk about every purchase they make, and counsel to find the best decision. I think the forgiveness is also important, because nobody is perfect with money. For example, a few months ago my husband paid rent, like he always does. However, a few days later we got an email saying that our rent check had bounced. Turns out he used an old checkbook from an account he had closed when we got a joint account. I could have been ticked off because of the late fee we had to pay, but I realized that he is only here to help our family, and it was a mistake that he probably was beating himself up for. So instead we laughed it off, paid the fee, and moved on with our lives. I think that however important money is for helping us provide food, shelter, and necessities of life, it still isn't more important than the relationships we have in the family.