"We were talking about my job, and he told me that maybe the reason I haven't been moving up in my career is because I don't have much drive anymore. He said it casually, like he didn't mean any harm, but it hurt. I've been doing my best, even if my progress hasn't been as fast as I'd like, and hearing that from someone I love and thought supported me was discouraging."
"Rather than homing in on how your husband made you feel with his observations, focus on your career ascent and how to get where you want to go. If you can afford it, hire an executive coach to help you for a few months to evaluate where you are in your work and develop a strategy with you for getting to the next level. Share your husband's hurtful comments about drive and motivation with your coach."
A wife felt hurt after her husband suggested she lacked drive and linked that to stalled career advancement. He framed the remark as motivation and dismissed her feelings, leaving her discouraged and questioning herself. The advice directs attention toward concrete career planning rather than focusing on the spouse's delivery. An executive coach can evaluate the current work position, develop a strategy for reaching the next level, and offer a neutral perspective. Sharing the husband's comments with the coach can reveal useful insights despite the painful delivery and support proactive professional growth.
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