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Would you date a workaholic? [DuckDuckGo Sociology] (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I am the workaholic in my marriage, it's tougher on my wife then myself.

I'm self employed, and am only working to improve our lives. Obviously people have different needs in a relationship but i don't think it's a deal breaker.

I find a solid work ethic and goals to be attractive. Someone who is content to just muddle through life with no real aspirations, beyond going home to watch TV after work or goals that are so far out of reach they won't be attained is frustrating to me.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago (1 child)

    I think you're mixing being ambitious or driven with being a workaholic. If your wife was an actual workaholic, you'd almost never see her.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    I'm the workaholic, I haven't seen my wife for more then 5 hours in the last week unfortunately. Start work before she's up and get home when she's already in bed.

    I've been at home for 6 hours in the last two days and they were spent showering and sleeping while she was asleep already.

    But we make it work

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