We all hope to have a rewarding and successful career, regardless of what we choose to do. Of course, that goal will depend on a variety of factors, not the least of which is our relationship with our family members.
Movies and streaming series are replete with this effort to balance a character's job responsibilities with the needs of their spouse and children. Certain careers, especially in fields such as medicine and law enforcement, are often associated with prolonged and unpredictable time commitments and thus can exacerbate this ongoing tension. Indeed, this fact may be anticipated or evident early in a relationship, ending it before it has a chance to mature.
As with all human relationships, cooperation, communication and compromise are the keys to dealing with this common challenge. Too often, such a commitment is one-sided and divorce ensues.
