💞 Stronger Together – Relationship Skills for Lasting Partnerships *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

6.19 – Staying Grounded Through Unemployment or Job Loss: Job loss can shake confidence and create tension in relationships, especially when finances and self-worth are intertwined. Staying grounded as a couple means refusing to let external circumstances define internal stability. It’s about acknowledging the emotional weight of unemployment without letting it fracture connection. Practical support—budgeting together, updating résumés, seeking opportunities—should be paired with emotional reassurance. Reminding each other of shared resilience keeps hope alive. Avoiding blame or shame is vital, as those emotions quickly erode trust. Instead, couples can focus on gratitude, teamwork, and forward planning. When handled with empathy, even unemployment becomes a test of unity rather than a breaking point. Over time, this shared resilience reinforces mutual respect and teaches both partners that their relationship’s value extends far beyond income or status.

About this course

Guidance and strategies to help couples build trust, communicate effectively, and strengthen their partnership for long-term success.

This course includes:
  • Communication and conflict resolution practice activities
  • Trust-building and intimacy exercises
  • Partnership goal-setting templates and tools

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