Workaholics Marriage

Workaholics Marriage – The Dangers
Some of the dangers of a workaholic marriage are:

• Loneliness can lead to finding someone else to fill that emptiness. It may start as a casual friendship at work, but will lead to a deeper friendship, where you begin to share more and more personal things. Eventually, you stop communicating with your spouse all together. The end result is often adultery.
• Busyness takes priority over spending time with your spouse, family, and friends. There is no time for God.
• There is a lack of interest in things that used to bring you happiness.
• Oftentimes, health problems and fatigue become an issue.
• Mental health problems and stress become apparent.

Workaholics Marriage – The Remedies
How can you turn it around? What are some remedies that have worked?

• Set apart time to spend with your spouse every day. This is non-negotiable. Without face to face time together, you won’t feel connected.
• Make sure God is at the center of your marriage. Pray before making decisions and seek His will.
• Be open and honest with your spouse. Share things that are troubling. Genuinely ask about your spouse’s day.
• Establish certain nights when dinner together with your entire family is non-negotiable. Turn off disturbances such as the TV, newspaper, and radio.
• Have special date nights with your spouse at least once a month. Use the time to rekindle the romance. Celebrate the things that drew you together in the first place.
• Set apart quiet time with God each day.
• Make sure you take one day a week to rest and relax. Rest is important. The down time is important for the body to recharge.