This is a great topic of discussion for us.
When does working out and training for an event take too much time away from family?
Is it different if your spouse isn't a swimmer or athletic?
How does your spouse feel about how much you train each week?
What comprimises have you made?
2011 WSJ Article:
A Workout Ate My Marriage
Exercise Can Set Off Conflict About Family, Free Time; Errands vs. English Channel
What's funny is I trained with Jordan (featured in the article) on Thursday July 5th, 2007 at Asphalt Green in NYC, he gave me a ride back by my hotel which was pretty close to his office. Very nice guy.
I think your Spa birthday gift should score major points!!!!! Great choice!
I only had 3 kids and I stayed home for 8 years so I'm not necessarily an expert. (I always did part-time things such as judging gymnastics, worked 2 nights in a private gym for 4 hours, etc) I'd say the important thing is that you both have mutual respect for each others pursuits and interests and try to help each other have time to do the things you need to do to be a happy and functional person. Family time must also be respected and attended to.
As a mostly stay-home mom I expected to render most services to the kids and family, but again I only had 3 kids so it really wasn't a monumental task.
I normally did my workouts (running back then) 4:45-7:00 a.m. in the morning so my hubby could go to work and I'd be there for kids.
Oh by the way my marriage ended up with a divorce however we are better friends now than when we were married. :chug:
I think your Spa birthday gift should score major points!!!!! Great choice!
I only had 3 kids and I stayed home for 8 years so I'm not necessarily an expert. (I always did part-time things such as judging gymnastics, worked 2 nights in a private gym for 4 hours, etc) I'd say the important thing is that you both have mutual respect for each others pursuits and interests and try to help each other have time to do the things you need to do to be a happy and functional person. Family time must also be respected and attended to.
As a mostly stay-home mom I expected to render most services to the kids and family, but again I only had 3 kids so it really wasn't a monumental task.
I normally did my workouts (running back then) 4:45-7:00 a.m. in the morning so my hubby could go to work and I'd be there for kids.
Oh by the way my marriage ended up with a divorce however we are better friends now than when we were married. :chug:
