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Balance
in the Life of a Workaholic.
When I open the floor for questions there will
always be one wife who will raise her hand and ask: "Dr. Chapman, how
do you live with a workaholic husband?" If I give her a chance to
explain, she will talk about a husband who spends long hours at work and
short hours at home. He leaves early in the morning and returns late at
night. He sees his children only when they are asleep, and his wife sees
him only when he is exhausted. He may succeed in making much money, or he
may have little to show for his efforts. But his paycheck is his only
contribution to the family.
By the time she finishes, several wives are nodding
their heads. I am not suggesting that there are not workaholic wives, but
this malady afflicts males far more frequently than females.
Who is this workaholic husband? He is a man who has
put all his marbles in the same bag. For him, his vocation is his life. He
is obsessed with his work. He doesn't understand why his wife is not happy
with his accomplishments and all the material things that he provides for
the family. She, on the other hand, is dying for a relationship. This week
we will explore the possibility of bringing balance into the life of the
workaholic.
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