Just wondering how others are adjusting emotionally to being involved with a career woman. Yes I am very proud of her and all strong women, they inspire me; but? emotionally something has been lost in her. It is very difficult to have an emotional relationship with her and I am a very romantic passionate guy. Just wondering how it is working out with you guys, and requesting any tips from you professional women. I just feel empty and without most of the time, and can't seem to connect with her on that emotional level that I am on. But, talking about work is great. Is there a way to get her less professionally involved with me and more emotionally involved; a balance. Thanks
2007-01-12 00:58:21 · 4 answers · asked by NoAnswers 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
For the answer who said that it appears that I feel threatened by her independence clearly didn't read the question and must be a career woman her lost her emotional side her self. I am not threatened by anyone who works hard, man or woman. The question is for the others who might help me bring more balance into the relationship based on their experience. Thanks.
2007-01-12 01:05:49 · update #1
Angie Mac (and others) Thank you; keep going. Im not short sighted (Leo) and am very into relationships. I believe its my responsibility to make sure my partner is happy: Yes I sit each night and listen to her day, I keep eye contact, I also tell her frequently how proud I am of her. So, yup on being the good guy about her profession. I am very attentive. And I do bring in the passionate side of her life so she doesn't lose connection with it by sending roses occassionally. The other day I actually saw her stop to smell them
2007-01-12 01:09:55 · update #2
It sounds like you feel threatened by the fact that she is independent.
2007-01-12 01:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by Java Queen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a "career woman" also so I hope my advice helps a little. I know my husband gets frustrated when i talk abotu work too much also. Have you tried telling her how proud of her you are and that it would be great if you can share work stuff when she needs to and perhaps it would be nice if you can have some romantic quality time together as well? Try to say and a lot and try to leave out the buts, it sounds a lot nicer. I think you need to be honest with her about your feelings and its great that you are proud of her for her acheivements. Hopefully she can respect your input also. Good luck :)
PS. I really liked rcbricker's suggestion!
2007-01-12 09:03:34 · answer #2 · answered by Angie Mac 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk with her about the situation and find out what you can do to relax her and get closer to her. I would definite suggest a time out night (usually on Sat. or Sun) where you all leave work outside the relationship. you can go walking, on a picinic or whatever that helps her relax and forget about work for a few hours.
Good Luck!
2007-01-12 09:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by rcbricker33 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No living with someone you're not married to, and when a woman gets married, she normally might need to make some adjustments in her career, especially when she has children.
2007-01-12 09:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by Joe C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋