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#RI-69a910b5·2 months ago·
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Supporting a husband with poor work-life balance

My husband's perfectionism leads to burnout and strained relationship

What I wish I knew
"How to effectively communicate and set boundaries"
If I could tell you one thing
"Encourage open communication and set realistic expectations"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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