{"id":295189,"date":"2021-02-16T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=295189"},"modified":"2025-03-19T22:09:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T02:09:14","slug":"working-from-home-with-your-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/work-from-home-lifestyle\/working-from-home-with-your-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips for Working from Home with Your Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Updated March 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of cohabitating couples working from home together has increased in the past few years. While initially, working alongside the person you love sounds like a dream, it can quickly become a nightmare. Results from research conducted during the pandemic indicated that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/experimentations\/202009\/impact-covid-19-relationship-conflict-and-sexuality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34% of relationships reported an increase in conflict and a decrease in intimacy<\/a>. While working from home with your partner can put unique pressures on your relationship, the effort is well worth it. Below are tips to help you and your partner develop a healthy, functional, and loving remote work environment at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-1-separate-business-and-pleasure-\"><strong>1. Separate Business and Pleasure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The golden rule for working from home with your partner is to keep work and home life separate. However, this is easier said than done, especially when you work from home. Establishing healthy boundaries can be key to maintaining a harmonious relationship. Boundaries include:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-2067fa65-363a-4084-a8bf-4b95fa88fcb2\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-3aa7f904-d073-4b1a-af73-ef6937b0bb32\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Work hours<\/strong>. Set regular work hours and stick to them as much as you can. Doing so will prevent you from working when you should be focusing on your partner. Establishing a \u201cno visit\u201d policy during work hours can also prevent you from distracting each other throughout the day.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-1f74bead-5a20-4d30-a202-b7f248160d06\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Limit work outside of business hours<\/strong>. When you work from home you can check your email, answer calls, or follow up on tasks at any time. Do your relationship a favor and limit the amount of work you do in your personal time so you can focus on your partner. \u00a0<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-f1d7d5cc-e0fb-40dc-a9b3-66dd4764c088\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Keep personal disagreements to non-work hours<\/strong>. While this can be difficult, you both owe it to your jobs to concentrate on your work when you\u2019re working. Resolve to address your personal issues outside of your work hours.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cYou are everything.\u201d <\/p>\n<cite><em>Jim Halpert, &#8220;The Office<\/em>&#8220;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-practice-smart-role-play-\"><strong>2. Practice Smart Role Play<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your roles at home might be different than your roles in business, which can sometimes cause tension and control struggles. So even if you\u2019re the boss at work, that doesn\u2019t mean you should rule with an iron fist at home. This can be a challenge when you\u2019re both working at home because there is no distance between your home persona and your work persona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the key to success when working from home with your partner is to focus on each other\u2019s strengths. The more you play to your strengths, the stronger you are as a couple. For example, if one is better at technology, allow that person to manage software updates and Wi-Fi troubleshooting. Even if you don\u2019t work for the same company, you can still work together as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last point is to be extra fair about dividing household chores. Studies <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2020\/12\/how-couples-can-find-balance-while-working-from-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">show that women are being unfairly disadvantaged in this area<\/a>. Make sure you are both responsible for maintaining your home. Creating a schedule and assigning tasks can make responsibilities clear if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cSo, it\u2019s not gonna be easy. It\u2019s gonna be really hard. We\u2019re gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Noah, <em>&#8220;The Notebook&#8221;<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_b69018ef-dfad-47b7-ae61-b997df2a0135\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/12\/YourPersonalizedWorkScheduleTheKeytoRemoteSuccessandPersonalWell-BeingCareerCourseCover-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/12\/YourPersonalizedWorkScheduleTheKeytoRemoteSuccessandPersonalWell-BeingCareerCourseCover-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/12\/YourPersonalizedWorkScheduleTheKeytoRemoteSuccessandPersonalWell-BeingCareerCourseCover-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/12\/YourPersonalizedWorkScheduleTheKeytoRemoteSuccessandPersonalWell-BeingCareerCourseCover-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/12\/YourPersonalizedWorkScheduleTheKeytoRemoteSuccessandPersonalWell-BeingCareerCourseCover.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/12\/YourPersonalizedWorkScheduleTheKeytoRemoteSuccessandPersonalWell-BeingCareerCourseCover-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Your Personalized Work Schedule cover image\" class=\"wp-image-557338\" style=\"width:307px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/12\/YourPersonalizedWorkScheduleTheKeytoRemoteSuccessandPersonalWell-BeingCareerCourseCover-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/12\/YourPersonalizedWorkScheduleTheKeytoRemoteSuccessandPersonalWell-BeingCareerCourseCover-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/12\/YourPersonalizedWorkScheduleTheKeytoRemoteSuccessandPersonalWell-BeingCareerCourseCover-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/12\/YourPersonalizedWorkScheduleTheKeytoRemoteSuccessandPersonalWell-BeingCareerCourseCover-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/12\/YourPersonalizedWorkScheduleTheKeytoRemoteSuccessandPersonalWell-BeingCareerCourseCover.png 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/your+personalized+work+schedule%3a+the+key+to+remote+success+and+personal+well-being-143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practical tips for identifying your scheduling challenges, creating your own schedule, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_7a714b29-a4b4-4d5f-9e13-b9946de39ce6\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-3-to-share-or-not-to-share-\"><strong>3. To Share or Not to Share<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing a home and workspace with a partner is challenging, especially if you have completely different work styles and preferences. For example, one of you may love working with your stuff spread out on the couch and lounging in cozy pajamas all day. Your partner may prefer to work at a tidy desk while wearing professional attire. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this describes your scenario, do your best to create a separation between your workspaces. In the best circumstance, you can work in different rooms, even if it\u2019s a closet or basement. At worst, you may have to delineate your desk area from your partner\u2019s. Another option is to share an office and create a schedule so that each of you gets some quiet time alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I\u2019m with you.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Baby, <em>&#8220;Dirty Dancing&#8221;<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-4-use-safe-words-\"><strong>4. Use Safe Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re working from home with your partner, you\u2019re going to get on each other\u2019s nerves from time to time. Whenever one of you is annoyed or at a tipping point, use a safe word to let the other person know you need a break. For example, if your partner whistles while they work, give them some time to play a tune. Just make sure to use your safe word to let her know when you\u2019ve reached your limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of funny words to break the tension, such as \u201ccatawampus\u201d or \u201cnincompoop.\u201d You can also choose a word that represents a fond memory, like the name of a city you visited or the main character of the first movie you watched together. Find an inside joke that keeps things light while letting the other person know you need a bit of a break from the shenanigans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIn my opinion, the best thing you can do is find someone who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you.\u201d <\/p>\n<cite>Mac, <em>&#8220;Juno&#8221;<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-5-engage-in-conversation-\"><strong>5. Engage in Conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working can leave little interest for conversation at supper time. But maintaining personal interactions outside of work is crucial. Recognize that there may be more to learn about each other, even though you seem to spend every waking moment together. Strong relationships take work. So when you clock out from your job, you need to clock in to your personal relationship to ensure your home life is balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a little creative. There are plenty of romantic outdoor activities. Even walking around the block can constitute together time when you\u2019re holding hands and getting some fresh air. You could also have a picnic in the backyard, or subscribe to a meal delivery service and prepare delicious dinners together. Spending time together doesn&#8217;t always been an expensive night out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIn case I forget to tell you later, I had a really good time tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Vivian, <em>&#8220;Pretty Woman&#8221;<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_8c7a90cb-ac04-4e8f-9cf7-e086f27c2429\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/CoworkingfromHome9TipstoKeepYourRelationshipStrong-FB-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/CoworkingfromHome9TipstoKeepYourRelationshipStrong-FB-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/CoworkingfromHome9TipstoKeepYourRelationshipStrong-FB-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/CoworkingfromHome9TipstoKeepYourRelationshipStrong-FB.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/CoworkingfromHome9TipstoKeepYourRelationshipStrong-FB-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-574890\" style=\"width:454px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/CoworkingfromHome9TipstoKeepYourRelationshipStrong-FB-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/CoworkingfromHome9TipstoKeepYourRelationshipStrong-FB-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/CoworkingfromHome9TipstoKeepYourRelationshipStrong-FB-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/05\/CoworkingfromHome9TipstoKeepYourRelationshipStrong-FB.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-survival\/coworking-from-home-relationship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If you and your significant other are coworking from home, use these nine tips to keep your relationship strong<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_10774607-a236-40ff-8c75-98fe451786b8\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-6-give-each-other-downtime-\"><strong>6. Give Each Other Downtime<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When conversation gets annoying or you need some space, give each other time each day to be alone. If you live in a small place, try having one of you go into a separate room and shut the door to relax. Maybe you can even schedule a few hours each week to be completely alone. For example, one of you gets the whole place to yourself on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, while the other gets Monday and Friday mornings to romp around solo. Figure out what works for you and respect each other\u2019s need for privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOf all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she had to walk into mine.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Rick, <em>&#8220;Casablanca&#8221;<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-7-support-each-other-\"><strong>7. Support Each Other<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When working from home with your partner, be each other\u2019s accountability buddy. Optimize your time and improve the quality of your work by keeping each other accountable for achieving goals. Help each other by picking up the slack when things get busy. Listen to each other\u2019s needs and struggles and be there to advise and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an exercise that can help both your career paths, have a career planning meeting where you each set goals and devise routes to achievement. Post the plans on the wall for both of you to see, track milestones, and leave encouraging feedback. It always helps to have a trusted accomplice on your path toward success. Plus, witnessing someone else working toward a goal can motivate you to work toward your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cYou make me want to be a better man.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Melvin, <em>&#8220;As Good as It Gets&#8221;<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-8-enjoy-the-closeness-\"><strong>8. Enjoy the Closeness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most working couples spend at least eight hours apart from each other each day. Factor in time spent commuting to and from the office, occasional overtime, after-work errands and social events, and much-needed personal time, such as showering and sleep, and you\u2019re looking at just a few hours each day of quality togetherness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working from home with your spouse gives you an opportunity to develop stronger bonds because you are physically together most of the time. You should think how wonderful it is to spend so much time together and truly venture through life arm in arm. 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