::.My spouse and I work so much we're becoming distant...

If both of you work such long hours that you sense distance growing  between you, then it's time to make a change. If left unchecked, you  may start to take each other for granted and experience even longer periods of emotional disconnect. Take charge of the situation before it reaches the point of "no more chances."

The  Solution

• Locate the source: Sit down with your spouse. Explore what may be causing your joint workaholism. What in your marriage might cause this behavior?

 

• Seek professional help: "Going for short-term counseling with a marriage and family therapist could be extremely helpful," says Kent Kinzley, M.F.C.C. There may be various problems in the marriage that are contributing  to the workaholism. Seeing a therapist with the goal of exploring and resolving these in, say, ten sessions, might improve your  marriage significantly.
   

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