Friday, February 13, 2009

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Keeping love alive — despite a layoff

A job loss can put financial and emotional strain on a relationship

Jim and Renee Fellows, who have been married for 20 years, won’t be going out for a romantic dinner this Valentine’s Day.

Jim lost his job three weeks ago as a manufacturing manager for Pearson Education, a job he held for more than a decade. Renee, who runs her own firm, called ClearPoint Marketing Communications, has seen her client load fall off recently given the economic downturn.

“We’re not going to pay $65 for a babysitter and $65 for dinner,” said Renee. “That’s just not going to happen right now.” Click here for complete story from MSNBC.  Divorce rates go up during a recession.

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