Qualitative analysis of couple decision-making

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Melby. To the committee members, thank-you for challenging me to do this work and create an improved final product. A special thanks to my dear friend and colleague, Teske Drake for her feedback and support. I also want to thank my family and friends for their continual words of encouragement throughout graduate school. There were times that I was exhausted and your words urged me forward. In many ways, we are all working toward something and even, you all deserve credit for your efforts as well. Heartfelt love and gratitude goes to my husband, Steve, for his love and unrelenting support not only in school but in all areas of life. It is through your support, prayers, words, and love that I come this far. I love you dearly and am grateful to you for encouraging me to take the time I needed to get things done even when it meant less time together as a family. I also thank my children, Kian and Marae for the love and laughter you bring to me. You have all brought me so much joy and I am truly blessed to have you in my life! iv