10 Emotional Needs in Marriage

1 Corinthians 13: 4-7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

7. FINANCIAL SUPPORT
What do you expect financially from your spouse? Do you have plans financially that depends on your spouse earning a certain amount or higher? Do you expect your spouse to work when you will not be working? All of these expectations need to be shared with your partner. It is no surprise that women often have an emotional need for financial support even when they work or earn more than the husband.

Today, women are far more independent than they ever have been. The actual need for a man is less than it ever has been. Many women earn more than their male spouse. Even if that is the case, what are the expectations? Women tend to like a man that can provide, or at least participate financially.

If a couple is planning to raise children, the expectations on the husband increase dramatically. If they dream of owning a house or fixing up where they live, financial demands can increase. If they like driving nice cars, the same applies. There are many areas where financial matters are very relevant. Discussions in these areas are best done early and often.

ACTION ASSIGNMENT
Take time this week to sit and discuss your financial status transparently. Also if you have no financial plan in place for the future of your family, kindly take it seriously, before it becomes an issue or challenge, and prepare a wise and healthy plan.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, we are thank you that you are also interested in our financial planning too. Help us with wise financial planning that will not only bless our family but also help in blessing God’s Kingdom too. In Jesus’ name, amen.