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#RI-69a91034·2 months ago·
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Explain work necessity to girlfriend

My girlfriend doesn't understand the value of my home office setup, causing tension in our relationship

What I wish I knew
"How to effectively communicate work-related expenses to her"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be patient and explain the necessity of the purchase in a non-judgmental way"
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