Name: Family Tree Showdown: Should Couples Keep Separate Trees?
Uploaded: 2025-06-07T14:07:00+00:00
Duration: 10 min 15 s
Description: Spouses sharing a family tree? It sounds like a great idea, but does it always work? 🤔 In this video, I’ll break down the pros and cons of couples keeping one shared family tree versus separate trees

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Spouses sharing a family tree? It sounds like a great idea, but does it always work? 🤔 In this video, I’ll break down the pros and cons of couples keeping one shared family tree versus separate trees for each person. From keeping the peace during family history research to avoiding drama when things get complicated, I’ve got tips on how to make it work—without wrecking your marriage. Whether you’re building your tree together or keeping things separate, I’ll explain which approach can keep your research—and your relationship—strong!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction
00:24 Should my spouse and I have separate family trees?
00:51 One Tree to Rule Them All?
02:25 7 Things To Consider Before Sharing a Tree
02:54 Do You Have Children?
04:12 Will Color Coding Serve You?
04:55 Are you from the same location?
05:46 Citation Efficiency
06:54 Small Trees are Easier to Manage
07:33 Are Your Research Styles the Same?
08:41 Sharing Subscriptions?
09:34 Which is right for you?