Relationship advice: This situation calls for compromise, clear communication and boundary-setting for both parties.
I’ve been dating my boyfriend “Jake” for about a year. I’ve known Jake for years and I’ve always known he was super ambitious. In fact it attracted me to him. I also really love my career and am proud of my work and educational background. I figured this would be something that would connect us.
Jake’s career has only gotten crazier and busier since we started dating — and he thrives in that. He’s living the life I used to have before I took a step back. For the sake of our relationship, I would rather he end his day at 5 p.m. and spend quality time with me, not work weekends, and not leap at every chance to hop on a plane.
He generally thinks I’m overreacting but I’m worried this division is too big to overcome. What should I do?For couples, balancing career aspirations with personal life goals is a common struggle, particularly as we move through our 30s and 40s when professional responsibilities often intensify. This is also a time when we really start settling into values and principles that inform the remainder of our lives.
But this doesn’t mean everyone with a busy career is a terrible significant other. On the contrary, hard workers like Jake are often masters of time management and squeezing all the potential out of every hour of every day. They’re also overachievers who thrive on challenges and respond well when given specific assignments.
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