How to Handle Professional Rivalry with your Spouse

It is common for some college schoolmates end up marrying each another. This is because they have one thing in common, their interest in the same profession. Doctors, lawyers, and engineers are some of the professionals who have their spouses in the same field of work. Although this is advantageous to a relationship, here are some problems that may arise and what to do about it.
Professional Jealousy
Time may come that one of you will be promoted to a higher position and it may create a professional jealousy somehow. This problem often happens when the wife got promoted first. If this happens, it does not mean that the husband is a loser, it means you are a good inspiration to your wife. It is this time that she needs more support from you. Getting promoted means greater responsibilities.
Less quality time
Even if you are in working in the same office, quality time will still be less. This is because your mind will be more concentrated to your work. You must understand that when you are in the office, you are paid to work and not for your own personal needs. But as much as possible, have your lunch together where you can talk as husband and wife. If you are at home, avoid talking about work or even bringing your work at home. Learn to balance your time between work and your family life.
Sharing of responsibilities
This is most applicable when you have children to attend to. Although it is the wife that usually takes care of them after work, the husband should still be willing to help anytime. It should be clear as to who will drive the children to school, pay their tuition fees and other school expenses. However, there will also be instances when you should be together like attending to graduation and assisting in their homework. It should be done by both parents, not by the mother alone.
Superiority and seniority
Even if both of you have the same position at work, one will always be superior or senior over the other. This is because there are no two same persons, not even twins. If one committed some work related mistakes, it should be corrected rather than put into blame. No matter long you are doing your job or how good you are; you will still make some mistakes. Admitting it to your spouse will be more admirable and unhealthy fights will be avoided.
Bringing home the bigger bacon
One of you will always be getting the higher salary, and money can destroy your happy marriage if you allow it to. Do not be egotistical about your financial status, whether you are the husband or the wife. Never use this as an excuse to overpower your spouse. Instead, be happy to share your blessings. Remember that opportunity only knocks once, so do not blow the chance.
Marriage is bringing out the best in your partner, rather than yourself alone.
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MeghnaK posted: 21 Oct at 8:06 pm
i’ve heard many of my frndz complaining abt professioanl problemas at home…I’m glad my parents don’t do it and set up a good example for me
All my frndz, I’ll tell them to read this post and recommend it to their parents so they set a good example for their kids too
Thanks a lot for this Post ANGEL CUALA ( I love this name )
Angel Cuala posted: 21 Oct at 9:24 pm
That is so sad to hear from your friends, Meghna. But I am glad your parents are doing well.
Thanks for sharing this, as this is its main purpose.
johnlazy posted: 21 Oct at 11:10 pm
well i don’t have a wife yet but i’m looking forward to have a nice relationship with my future wife
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