Materialism, Bad for Marriage

This might seem like a "no, duh" report, but it's worth mentioning. A new report came out saying very materialistic couples had a 40 percent higher risk of having financial problems than other couples--this in turn had an impact on their marital happiness. It comes down to how a couple thinks about money and how they spend money. Some think they don't have a good life/marriage if they aren't able to afford the big vacation. It becomes a major issue in their relationship. Less materialistic couples don't see this as a big problem. For the full story, click here.