This. It might be financially difficult, but you know what’s harder financially? Mental breakdowns, hospital stays, divorce cases, jail time. All of those are on the table when you work that much. Quit your job if you can, take as long a vacation as you can afford, remember why you enjoy your family’s company, and then ease your way back into working—at a reasonable schedule.
It’s not a cure-all. You probably still need therapy (there are places that offer grants and assistance with counseling). But a good work-life balance makes everything else feel like something you can handle.
I resisted marriage counseling, but my amazing wife patiently persisted in a non-threatening way. It’s been great. I feel like I got my teammate back. If you read, check the research work on love by the Gottmans. Very useful for me and easy read/listen.
ilinamorato@lemmy.world 23 hours ago
This. It might be financially difficult, but you know what’s harder financially? Mental breakdowns, hospital stays, divorce cases, jail time. All of those are on the table when you work that much. Quit your job if you can, take as long a vacation as you can afford, remember why you enjoy your family’s company, and then ease your way back into working—at a reasonable schedule.
It’s not a cure-all. You probably still need therapy (there are places that offer grants and assistance with counseling). But a good work-life balance makes everything else feel like something you can handle.
rrrurboatlibad@lemdro.id 21 hours ago
I resisted marriage counseling, but my amazing wife patiently persisted in a non-threatening way. It’s been great. I feel like I got my teammate back. If you read, check the research work on love by the Gottmans. Very useful for me and easy read/listen.
BCsven@lemmy.ca 9 hours ago
+1 Its a great workbook