Ep 11: The Third Person in Your Relationship- When the Job Comes Home

04/11/2025 41 min

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In diplomatic life, there’s often a third presence in every relationship - the job. It doesn’t clock out at 5 p.m., it joins you at dinner, shapes your weekends, and sometimes even decides your plans for you. From last-minute crises to work dinners and representational housing, the boundaries between personal and professional life can blur until they almost disappear.In this episode, we explore:How to navigate the constant presence of your partner’s work in your relationshipWhat to do when official duties clash with personal plansHow to manage feelings of frustration, disappointment, or invisibilityPractical ways to set boundaries, communicate needs, and reconnect as a couple outside of the jobThis is about learning to live with it in a way that honours both partners, keeps connection alive, and protects your relationship from becoming a posting casualty.ASK your questions on our anonymous link: https://tally.so/r/nP7zO5🎧 Connect with your hosts: Anna – Instagram: @notjustaspouse | notjustaspouse.com | [email protected] Emma – Instagram: @thezestielife | [email protected] | zestie.carrd.co

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