Recession Proof Relationships: 52 Easy Ways To Protect Your Relationship Through Tough Economic Times

By Angel Tyree

Recession Proof Relationships: 52 Easy Ways to Protect Your Relationship Through Tough Economic Times is for anyone who seeks to engage in a loving, energizing, breathtaking, life-long relationship. Whether you are married, newlyweds, engaged, dating, single, gay, straight, in a swingers lifestyle or otherwise alternative relationship, this book will empower you to make sound, healthy choices with regards to your relationships. It will teach you how to sustain meaningful partnerships with out-of-the-box ideas, proven techniques and solid advice for a fulfilling relationship. Everyone deserves to live happily united with companions in love.

This book is for anyone who desires to:

*Nurture a healthy relationship during uncertain times
*Develop a committed invigorating relationship
*Eliminate un-necessary stress in your relationship
*Learn communication techniques to alleviate conflicts
*Cope with and move past infidelity
*Recover from financial setbacks as a team
*Develop a financial plan for your family
*Embrace forgiveness
*Stimulate sexual intimacy
*Design a balanced, rewarding and thriving relationship

It will show you how to have fun, save money, love passionately and maintain a healthy, loving relationship in a recession. In this book I have assembled 52 clear-cut techniques for you to implement that will result in increased communication for couples, creative ways to budget, successful negotiations and ignite romance. Apply just one process a week for a year and observe how your romantic relationship shifts or how you develop a new and exciting partnership. Whether you are currently in a relationship or seeking companionship, Recession Proof Relationships is the fundamental blueprint for creating and maintaining a relationship that flourishes in any economy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Angel Tyree
• Release date: Oct 3, 2011
• ISBN: 9781452436555

Angel Tyree

Angel Tyree, author, speaker, talk radio host and resilience strategist is devoted to helping others realize their true potential personally, financially, spiritually and romantically. Angel brings every element, technique and real-life experience to her role as a writer, facilitator and speaker on bouncing-back, communication, balance and allowing the Universe to work with you.

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Recession Proof Relationships

52 Easy Ways to Protect Your Relationship

Through Tough Economic Times

By Angel Tyree

Copyright 2009 Angel Tyree

Smashwords Edition

Angel Heart Books

Joyce Ann Publishing

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PRAISE FOR

RECESSION PROOF RELATIONSHIPS

"In stressful economic times, it’s easy for partners to feel like they are on opposing teams, rather than working together. This can quickly erode your love. To the rescue is Recession Proof Relationships, a little gem filled with tons of FREE ways to boost your bond enough to withstand any turmoil in the world. Have fun using these practical, effective tips and your love will grow rich- no matter how much money is in the bank."

—Jenn Oikle, Ph.D., Founder of

www.MySoulmateSolution.com

"Recognizing our relationship with money is a vital part of life. How we view money affects how we live our lives, how we love, the choices we make, and ultimately how happy we are. In hard economic times especially, understanding the role money plays in our lives is especially important. Money may drive us, and too often money is at the root of our fears. Recession Proof Relationships is timely and needed, for in no way does money not affect our relationships as well."

—Moushumi G. Wilson, MFT

Relationship and Sex Therapist

www.MouWilson.com

I dedicate this book to

my parents, Joyce & Larry Johnson.

You’ve shown me through 43 years of marriage

that a relationship can survive and thrive

with love, courage, willingness, and laughter.

I love you both dearly.

In Loving Memory

Joyce G. Johnson (1943-2008)

CONTENTS

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1

Stabilize the Foundation

Never Compromise Your Happiness

Divulge Absolute Deal-Breakers

Create a Relationship Agreement

Evaluate Your Personal Baggage

Never Share Personal Passwords

Stop Obsessing Over What is Missing

Chapter 2

Keeping Up With the Joneses

Educate Yourselves about Credit and Finances

Assess Your Total Debt, Assets, and Spending Habits

Appoint Money-Managing Roles

Have an Open Book Policy About Spending

Create a Budget and Stick to It

Make a Short-Term Financial Plan Together

Make Peace with Money

Avoid the Recession Signup

Set Aside Splurge Money

Chapter 3

Embrace the Little Things

Plan a Getaway

Write a Love Letter

Take a Walk in the Park

Go Out On a Free Date

Host Game Night With Mutual Friends

Hangout with Your Friends Individually Once a Month

Enjoy a Couple’s Night Out

Post It!

Go on a Picnic

Volunteer Together

Chapter 4

Nurture Intimacy

Make Every Morning a Good Morning

Get to Know What Your Partner Likes and Do It

Wear Something Sexy Around the House

Turn Your Bedroom into a Safe Haven

Have Sex

Be Exploratory With Intimacy

Kiss and Say Goodnight

Chapter 5

Make Every Moment Count

Support Your Partner’s Dreams, Goals, and Aspirations

Exterminate All Toxic Friendships

Set Aside Talk Time

Never Assume Your Partner Knows What You Are Feeling

Attentively Listen and Avoid Interrupting

Chapter 6

Learn the Art of Negotiation

Learn to Respectfully Negotiate When You Disagree

Be Aware of How You Speak to Your Partner

Beware of Overanalyzing

Don’t Rehash the Past

Choose Peace

Know Where You Can Bend a Little and Start Bending

Chapter 7

Forgiveness is the Way

The Courage to Move Past Infidelity

Forgive Your Partner

Forgive the Other Lover

Forgive What Is Out of Your Control

Release Financial Mishaps

Chapter 8

Engage in Matters that Matter

Do Daily Prosperity Proclamations

Take Action

Meditate, Visualize, and Appreciate

Have Fun

Closing Love Note

A Special Gift from Angel

About the Author

FOREWORD

In the early stages of a relationship, we have limited experiences with our partner, and thus limited expectations. As a result, we tend to experience more ups and downs. When our mates’ behavior exceeds our expectations in either a positive or negative way, we feel a strong emotional response. We either experience intense joy and excitement or grave disappointment and frustration.

However, the longer we engage in a romantic relationship the more our expectations grow. But do these always grow based on the reality we experience with our partner or do these expectations grow based on our beliefs about what a relationship