As the holidays get closer, if you find your spouse is crankier than normal, it could be because you are working too many hours and you are not doing your share in getting things ready for the holidays.
One of the best things you can do is to have a talk with your spouse about the holidays.
- Set up a plan and a schedule.
- Follow through on what you agree to do. Don't break your promise!
- Make time for just the two of you during the holidays.
We also like Diane Fassel's suggestion to "Designate certain times, like Friday nights, when you and your spouse both agree to lock those gadgets [tech type] in a drawer."
Source: Maureen Farrell. "10 Ways to Survive a Workaholic Spouse
Maureen Farrell." Forbes.com. 11/19/2009.
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