Tag: spouses

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.

Sexual incompatibility in desired frequency, variety, and the priority given the intimate relationship are some of the common challenges couples face in marriage. It's not uncommon for there to be some degree of sexual incompatibility to be worked through in marriage. In fact, it's part of the adventure.

Sexual incompatibility is a normal and natural part of marriage given the different sexual wiring of men and women, and the unique differences and desires of every individual.

Spouses of stroke survivors may themselves face lasting mental and physical health issues, according to a new study.

"These caregiver spouses are at an increased risk of mental and physical health issues even seven years after their care recipient’s stroke," said lead author Josefine Persson, a Ph.D. candidate at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

"The spouses of stroke survivors reported lower general health than the spouses of (a comparison group), which might be due to perceived stress or strain for a long period, or due to shared lifestyle factors," Persson told Reuters Health by e-mail.