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Scott Boyles, a wealth manager at Brightscape Investment Centers in Dallas, Tex., admits that new marriages and money conversations between newlyweds aren’t exactly a big priority—but they should be.

"As a financial planner, I work with many couples on how to manage money," Boyles says. "Yet in my own life, my wife and I had to have difficult talks regarding money through the years because we started a business together."

Boyles and his spouse began discussing the budding business, with all of its financial implications on their lives, before they tied the knot.

Valentine’s Day is thought of as the most romantic day of the year. For millions of couples, it’s the day to follow Cupid’s arrow and get engaged and become newlyweds. Yes, love may be in the air this month, though it’s important to keep your feet on the ground and look to the future.

Money is one of the biggest causes of marital strife, so do yourselves a favor and have that hard discussion around finances while planning your future, not boots-deep in it. Sit down and exchange a different kind of commitment: to talking about money promises.

The set of problems a newly married couple faces are much different than those of a couple celebrating a 10-year anniversary. Newlyweds are creating the rules, boundaries and roles that will define their life together—styles of communication are beginning to form. When a young couple enters my office, it is because something is happening that worries them. There are sources of conflict that they cannot resolve. Arguments occur that go nowhere and leave the couple with feelings of confusion and helplessness.

Most people don’t think of credit when they think of their love life – but maybe they should. A recent report from Experian shows that credit plays a key role in all new marriages as couples work to establish a life together. From securing an auto loan to buying that dream home, credit can ultimately impact a couple’s ability to pursue and achieve their life goals.

So why is credit having such a large impact? The answer could lie in the fact that couples don’t seem to be having the needed financial conversations.

The first major expense for most couples is their wedding. After spending months or years of planning, you might think you can relax a bit before jumping into other major buying decisions. However, most newlyweds realize it’s now time to say, "I do" to other major financial purchases. Check out this list of big buys that come up during marriage, along tips on how to handle them.

As newlyweds, what’s the first thing people want to do? You guessed it, people want to give you advice… advice and more advice! As a newlywed I am assuming that most people have lots of advice for you. Well, this article is no different. So listen up! Exciting, unpredictable times lay ahead! My hope as I write this article to you is that you will remain "hitched" throughout your lifetime together.

Navigating marriage is a unique journey for each couple, yet one constant among all married couples—it ain't always easy. Ongoing communication, trust and teamwork help build a strong relationship, but your shared living space can figuratively (and literally) serve as the foundation of your marriage.

Good Feng Shui can enhance all areas of your life, it can amplify all the good things in your life and strengthen relationships, says love and happiness coach, Jennifer Elizabeth Masters. Feng Shui soothes our environment for a successful marriage. If you're a newlywed starting to build your life with your partner, integrate the following Feng Shui tips into your home to create a loving, supportive space of flowing positive energies and good vibes.