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Old 07-02-2008, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by maat55 View Post
You sure find out how childish adults can be when it comes to saving for retirement. Since my wife had no desire to talk or plan for the future, I had to tell her it's my way or the high-way. I would much more prefer that we could agree on this, as simple and necessary as it is. How to get a spouse onboard is mystical endeavor.

If I may be frank, saying "my way or the highway" might not be the best way to get your wife on board. In fact, it may be one of the worst ways. (If I were given those options, it would be the open road for me!)

If you push someone too hard, they're going to push back.

If you're not having much luck catching flies with vinegar, why not try some honey?
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