{"id":1868,"date":"2021-02-11T22:37:50","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T21:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.c2you.eu\/z_index\/?p=1868"},"modified":"2021-04-23T21:39:53","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T19:39:53","slug":"living-with-a-workaholic-spouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.c2you.eu\/z_index\/living-with-a-workaholic-spouse\/","title":{"rendered":"living with a workaholic spouse"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1868\" class=\"elementor elementor-1868\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5fdd67a4 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5fdd67a4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8c2d81e\" data-id=\"8c2d81e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbf9186 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dbf9186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.c2you.eu\/z_index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/work-1627703_640.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1870\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.c2you.eu\/z_index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/work-1627703_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.c2you.eu\/z_index\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/work-1627703_640-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b4fed6b elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b4fed6b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-93a16ac\" data-id=\"93a16ac\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588b1ff8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"588b1ff8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Secret to living with a workaholic spouse<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d7d5832 elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d7d5832\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p><p>Being married to a workaholic can be lonely unless you find a way to achieve more balance.\u00a0Discover the secret to building a happy and healthy relationship with a spouse who works too much.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Steps to Take with Your Spouse:<\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol><li>Pull together.\u00a0While you may be feeling frustrated and hurt, keep in mind that you\u2019ll make more progress if you and your spouse work together.\u00a0Focus on finding solutions that will satisfy both your needs.<\/li><li>Stay positive.\u00a0Nagging\u00a0rarely produces the results you want. Your spouse will be more receptive if you listen to what they have to say and validate their perspective. Let them know the things you love about them while you\u2019re dealing with their work habits.<\/li><li>Clarify expectations.\u00a0Try to understand the reasons behind your spouse\u2019s behaviour. They may be using work to avoid other issues, or they may be passionate about their career. This may be a long-standing situation that needs to be addressed or it may be a brief phase that will sort itself out.<\/li><li>Set boundaries.\u00a0Whatever motives your spouse has for being consumed with work,\u00a0you deserve to be valued and respected.\u00a0That includes communicating respectfully and acknowledging your contributions to your partnership.<\/li><li>Block out time.\u00a0Maybe a little more time together on a regular basis is all that your relationship needs. If your partner feels uncomfortable lounging around, find activities you can do together. Sign up for salsa lessons or develop a hobby like rock climbing. Take turns planning date nights and weekend trips.<\/li><li>Limit technology.\u00a0One way to free up more leisure hours is to turn off your devices at designated times you can agree on in advance. Spend family dinners talking with each other instead of texting. Set aside a quiet hour each evening for reading and meditation.<\/li><li>Be patient.\u00a0Staying busy may be a major part of your spouse\u2019s personality. While you\u2019re both working on channelling that energy more constructively, set short term goals and celebrate each victory.<\/li><li>Seek counseling.\u00a0If you need more help, consider talking with a therapist who specializes in relationships and career issues. Ask your doctor or friends for referrals or contact your local or state psychological association.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Steps to Take by Yourself:<\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol><li>Set goals.\u00a0You and your marriage will benefit if you\u00a0remember to pursue your own dreams while you enjoy being a couple.\u00a0Give yourself challenges like learning a new language or painting the exterior of your house.<\/li><li>Have fun.\u00a0Self-care includes putting playtime on your to-do list. Find daily opportunities to relax and laugh on your own and with your spouse. Call a friend who cracks you up or watch funny videos.<\/li><li>Avoid enabling.\u00a0Identify any habits you have that could be reinforcing your spouse\u2019s tendency to work too hard. Serve meals on time instead of waiting for them to come home. Cut down on shopping if you\u2019re running up bills that your spouse feels pressured to pay.<\/li><li>Examine your career.\u00a0It\u2019s smart and reasonable for you to engage in meaningful work and know how to take care of yourself financially. 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