"DEAR HARRIETTE: For many years, I worked in corporate America with a strict 9-to-5, Monday-through-Friday schedule. Recently, I made the switch as the economy demanded to working freelance. I now work in media and do a lot of event-based work. It is way more fast-paced, and my schedule is completely different every single day. I quite enjoy the change, but my boyfriend, not so much."
"DEAR WORKAHOLIC: Sit down with your boyfriend and remind him that your life has changed a lot and you are discovering what your new rhythm will be. Tell him the truth: You enjoy the new pace and energy of your work, while at the same time, you are not intentionally neglecting him. Do your best to strike a balance. Carve out time daily to chat with him, to eat together whenever possible and to have a date at least once a week."
A woman transitioned from a strict 9-to-5 corporate schedule to freelance media and event work, gaining energy from the fast-paced, variable schedule while her boyfriend feels neglected and believes she prioritizes work. The recommended approach is honest communication about the life change, acknowledging enjoyment of the new work pace while committing to intentional shared moments. Practical steps include daily check-ins, shared meals when possible, and a weekly date to create new patterns that protect the relationship as career demands evolve. A separate neighbor issue describes nightly trumpet practice through thin walls at 10 p.m., disrupted sleep, and reluctance to confront the neighbor.
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