From there, you might move on to secondary, related goals like having kids and buying a house.
Dont send work emails at dinner.
Dont evencheckwork emails after you leave work unless theres some kind of emergency.
When youre with your significant other, attempt to be present with them.
Of course, that might not work if you are a business-owner.
If you are, youstillneed to ensure youre scheduling time for yourself and your love.
You wont be effective as a leader if youre wiped and starved for affection all the time.
Make a schedule and stick to it.
Work hard, play hardtogether
Your partner should be just that: A partner.
Ideally, theyre supportive of your jobs and youre supportive of theirs.
Bring them to company parties and outings, for instance.
When you get home, tell them about your workday and ask about theirs.
Work shouldnt be a big, mysterious blockage that comes in between the two of you.
You both work hard!
Feeling involved with each others work livesandcreating a healthier relationship with those work lives will help you grow together.
Hell, do it in the bathroom.
Call on your lunch break.
Send flowers to their office unexpectedly.
Segmenting your life like that will drive you crazy and make them feel neglected.
Plus, theyd probably love to hear from you during their workday, too.
verify theres time to connect.
Quick phone calls or texts throughout the day help.
Shell leave me random notes with a joke or saying she loves me.
Little things go a long way.
When that happens, own it.
Say youre sorry and mean it.
Your partner probably understands; they work, too.
Still, you owe them that apology.
Dont let things fester, said Thorson.
Apologize if you were a dick on the phone.
Think of each other.
Tell them when you are.
Listen to each other.
Always address issues head-on because for at least 40 hours a week, you dont have that chance.
Sure, were busy, but theres no one else Id rather be busy with, he said.
