Financial Strain

Hopefully you celebrated the Derby without paying the price with a nasty hangover or an empty wallet. Now it's back to real life.

If you and your partner are dealing with financial stress, it's probably taking a toll on your relationship. The shaky economy has left many people feeling worried and depleted, and they often retreat into themselves rather than sharing the fears with their partner. But moving away from each other just intensifies the fear and sets the stage for conflict.

You're a lot better off when you get on the same side of the problem and deal with it as a team. Making time and energy for sex can help you stay connected and help you remember that you're a couple rather than two isolated individuals. Plus, sex is a good respite from financial worries - and it doesn't cost a thing.