All of us are busy and juggling a million different projects at once. We work, we go to the gym, we see our friends, and try to make time for our partners. But what happens when the person you’re dating has no time for anything except their jobs? They might work weekends and nights, and you’re sometimes left feeling like the relationship is pointless because you hardly see them.
With love, patience and understand, it is absolutely possible to date a workaholic. The following tips should offer some words of wisdom on the topic:
Determine what you want
If the relationship is still fresh, you might want to reconsider dating someone who is married to their job. There will be no time for the love to blossom, and might find yourself more frustrated than fulfilled. If you genuinely love this person, then you will have to tolerate the heavy work hours and be sympathetic towards the fact that is what needs to be done right now.
Compromise
It’s important to be open and honest about your feelings when it comes to dating someone who works a lot. They should understand that the relationships take work i.e. partners need to spend time together to maintain that sense of intimacy. If they’re work schedule is insanely hectic then aim to have alone time at least once a week. Set aside a special night where it’s just you two, and absolutely nothing stands in the way not even work.
See the light at the end of the tunnel
Couples who hardly see each other due to the nature of their work will usually only survive if they can see the light at the end of the tunnel. That means, that is a temporary way of life, and soon they will have more time to spend with each other. Without that light, many couples will feel hopeless and eventually give up.
Overall, its important to be empathetic and understanding when dating a workaholic. You don’t want to complain about their work, rather you want to be as supportive as possible. However, your partner should be willing to compromise and make time for you and the relationship.