Infatuation Rules
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You may receive survivors benefits when a family member dies. You and your family could be eligible for benefits based on the earnings of a worker who died. The deceased person must have worked long enough to qualify for benefits.
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Read More »Social Security survivors benefits are paid to widows, widowers, and dependents of eligible workers. This benefit is particularly important for young families with children. This page provides detailed information about survivors benefits and can help you understand what to expect from Social Security when you or a loved one dies. The Basics About Survivors Benefits Your family members may receive survivors benefits if you die. If you are working and paying into Social Security, some of those taxes you pay are for survivors benefits. Your spouse, children, and parents could be eligible for benefits based on your earnings. You may receive survivors benefits when a family member dies. You and your family could be eligible for benefits based on the earnings of a worker who died. The deceased person must have worked long enough to qualify for benefits. For more information, please read How Social Security Can Help You When a Family Member Dies. Apply for Survivors Benefits You should notify us immediately when a person dies. However, you cannot report a death or apply for survivors benefits online. In most cases, the funeral home will report the person’s death to us. You should give the funeral home the deceased person’s Social Security number if you want them to make the report. If you need to report a death or apply for benefits, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). You can speak to a Social Security representative between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can find the phone number for your local office by using our Social Security Office Locator and looking under Social Security Office Information. The toll-free “Office” number is your local office. If you are not getting benefits If you are not getting benefits, you should apply for survivors benefits promptly because, in some cases, benefits may not be retroactive. If you are getting benefits If you are getting benefits on your spouse's or parent's record: You generally will not need to file an application for survivors benefits. We'll automatically change any monthly benefits you receive to survivors benefits after we receive the report of death. We may be able to pay the Special Lump-Sum Death Payment automatically. If you are getting retirement or disability benefits on your own record: You will need to apply for the survivors benefits. We will check to see whether you can get a higher benefit as a widow or widower.
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Read More »Gridlock in relationships happen when both partners are unable to understand their partner's perspective, and instead, lock into their position while viewing their partner as more and more selfish. This creates disconnection in the relationship. Learn More About Gridlock in Relationships.
The more you work to use the previous principles discussed throughout this blog series, the less likely you are to engage in gridlock. However, if you are currently in gridlock with your partner, the goal isn’t to give in or lose. It’s to not hurt your partner while working through your issues. Gridlock is a sign that a dream you have for your life is going unacknowledged, being disrespected, or your partner is unaware its an issue. Common dreams often cited by couples include a sense of freedom, feeling at peace, exploring who I am, honor, having a sense of power, dealing with growing older, being productive, and traveling to name a few. When dreams are accepted, acknowledged, and shared within a marriage, couples are able to sort through these issues and remain happy together. When a partner isn’t aware of a dream or doesn’t respect their spouse’s dream, gridlock ensues. Therefore, in order to understand gridlock, you and your partner need to identify which dream is fueling the conflict. Uncovering a hidden dream can be challenging for couples, especially those who have already emotionally disengaged. In order to talk about your dreams, you need to feel safe in your marriage to share those feelings. This requires you to work on principles such as enhancing your love maps, nurturing your fondness and admiration, turning toward each other, and allowing your partner to influence you. These principles can strengthen the emotional safety in your marriage. Once you feel like you and your partner are in a place to work on gridlock issues, consider the following:
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