How to Cope with a Workaholic Husband
Surviving in this era is not an easy task. If you wish to give your family the perfect home, good food and remarkable lifestyle then working 9-5 is not enough for sure. It does certainly mean working around the clock. But sometimes over excessive work and a busy routine all the time tends to become frustrating for women. If you also have a workaholic husband, then firstly, stop worrying. It is not something new. It’s not just your husband who is a workaholic. You are not alone in this boat. So the question arises how to deal with this? It is not a simple task and will take time but it is not something impossible and you can do it with putting in a little effort and by the virtue of being patient.
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Patience is the key to success in not just marriage but for the success of any relation. If your husband is a workaholic, try to figure out the reason for him becoming a workaholic. Is he workaholic because of your demands? Are you demanding too much that he has to work extra hours in order to fulfill your and your children’s demands? If yes, then simply start off by cutting down your demands. Certainly not your necessities but cut down your wants. If you want his time and attention for yourself and your children then don’t stop overburdening him by making unrealistic and unnecessary demands just to show off stuff to your friends or coworkers.
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It is also important for you to communicate with him in the right manner, which means not by shouting or fighting. Instead by talking and discussing. Tell him that more than money, his time and love is important for you.
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The time in which he is free try to spend as much quality time with him as possible. If you won’t stop nagging while he is at home, you will also end up losing the little time he is spending with you already. But if you spend quality time with him, he would start enjoying your company more and that would become the push factor to force him to come home early and spend time with you.
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Try setting certain rules. Tell him you won’t fight with him at all if he does not bring work home and will come home early. Giving him incentives to spend time with you can be very helpful. Lastly, if all else fails, then it would be appropriate for you to seek professional help. Counseling can help bridge the gap between you and your husband.
