College Basketball and Your Marriage

Home and Family editor, Mary Carty of the Catholic Online wrote this article which has some interesting insights into "March Madness" and your marriage. Not only will business be affected according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., who's reported that this sporting event could cost American companies $889.6 million in lost work and productivity, but the home court of family and marriage could also suffer a buzzer-beating shot by the opposing team-separation. Instead of dwelling, Carty offers 10 factors that help create success on the court and, in turn, can be related to your marriage. Some of the likeliness' include:
- At their best, there is clear, concise verbal and nonverbal communication between team members.
- There is a strong spirit of commitment.
- There are strategies to work together as a team to get the job done.
- There is time shared on a regular basis to strengthen the unit.
- There is a united effort toward a goal and/or goals.

Does your marriage have what it takes to win?