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In response to
"it's not bad in and of itself, but within the context of a healthy relationship, it doesn't seem to be working in their case... -- nm"
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znufrii
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Honestly, I think they both need to understand the other better. She needs to understand his career goals, and he needs to make a decision about
Posted by
Roger More (aka RogerMore)
Mar 11 '10, 08:10
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work-life balance.
She needs to understand that his job obviously makes him happy, rather than hold it in contempt.
And that he leads with "nice things" instead of "This is how I get the career I want" is not good, because he's basically saying "Nice things can replace attention from me"
What I would probably do in his place (assuming I stick to my career path) is better plan the time I spend with my wife when I'm not spending too many hours working. Find fun things to do together and share, etc.
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