Money management and marriage: Sources of conflict By Joanne j falls Agricultural Extension Agent A big marriage boom is taking place in America; and during the summer months, many young peo ple, as well as persons of all ages, will march down the aisles of matri mony and be showered with gifts, hugs and kisses, words of congratu lations and best wishes. But after these brides and bridegrooms get home, money man agement problems will begin to stare them solidly in the face ? sometimes for the first time in their lives. Marriage is a serious undertak ing and should not be entered into hastily and inadvisedly. Some of these newly married people will be able to make the marriage and money management adj ustment because of preparations they have made before the marriage. Some couples will make the adjustment because of sound judge- "" ment, true bonds of love, former experience of hardships, wise financial planning and practice and family help. Some couples who do not have any of these resources will still be able Ao make it because they will have the judgement and wisdom to seek advice froirr reliable available sources such as: ? Experienced and trusted rela tives and family friends. ? Local agencies that stand ready to help with advice, useful information and materials. ? One of the oldest and most reliable family information agencies in Forsyth County is the Agricultur al Extension Service. The Agricul tural Extension Office in Forsyth County is listed on page 76 in your local telephone directory, and these are some of the booklets that young couples can secure from their Coun ty Extension offices: A Guide to Budgeting for the Young Couple, A Home Study Course in Money Con trol, Your Money's Worth in Foods, A Guide to Budgeting for the Fami ly, Understanding Life Insurance for the Family, Where You Shop Is As Important As What You Buy, Keep ing Family Household Records, What to. Discard, and several other helpful oublications. in various cat egories of family living. As I said, marriage should not be entered into hurriedly and inad visably without forethought and without realization of the responsi bilities and the commitment involved. Some students, and other peo ple, who are not ready for marriage or still in school, without jobs, and without forethought, enter into mar riage simply because they are in love. Some of these people have never held jobs, never faced any Jarrett/Kimber reunion planned for Aug. 4 to 6 The Jarrett/Kimber famil) reunion will be held Aug. 4 to 6. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. The opening ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. A craft show and hospitality program will fol low. The opening activities will be held at the home of Milrose and Gid Shores, 904 W. 25th St. ? A prayer breakfast will be held Aug. 5 at 7 a.m. for family and friends at the Martin Luther King Center. The prayer, praise and memorial service will begin at 7 a.m. and breakfast will be served from 8 to 10 a.m. Families and friends will cel ebrate at the Holiday Inn North Aug. 5 with a banquet and pro gram. The family will meet at the Shores' home Sunday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m. and will attend Benbow Chapel in East Bend. For more information call J.K. Ervin at 724-7806 or Milrose Shores at 724-27 12. serious hardships and have never had any experience with budgeting any money except their allowances. They should ask themselves this question: Am I really ready for marriage? Am I confused about what love really is? Will I awaken one day to find out that. I was really too young and what I thought was true love has died out and been cov ered up in hardships and bills and poverty? Will you find that your disrespect for each other has taken the place of your infatuation? 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