Financial Issues
Everyone’s goal should be to stay away from financial difficulties. Everyone wants to avoid arguments over money, but sometimes they can’t be avoided. Following Howards’ layoff from his job, the family had practically no funds left over. When they depleted their resources, they were unable to satisfy even their most fundamental needs.
The situation between them rapidly escalated into a more critical one. There were a few little concerns that hadn’t been resolved completely yet. Both became more nervous and tense because of this.