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I’d say it’s the industry that attracts certain types of personalities that are more susceptible to going in this direction. For some people, as they rise up in ranks, get more $ and more “fame”, suddenly the job becomes the marriage and the marriage becomes work they don’t want to do.
It’s a helluva lot of work, no matter the industry. My wife and I struggled, almost split twice, dug in and worked together. We’re having our 25th later this month! Man, that’s a long time!
I’m getting married next month. I’m gonna make it....r-r-right guys? Guys?
Oooh. Been there. It gets better, promise.
Feel like a lot of industry mates keep going in this direction.
It be interesting to hear if it’s because of the industry or because of personalities.
@SD - we can marry each other. There can be vodka.
That settles it. I’m starting a club or at least a night to drink. Anyone who wants in, DM me. All heartbroken and supporters of the screwed-over welcome.
Just got divorced from a fellow cd. Fuck that noise. I’m never dating an ad person again. Constant comparison. Constant jealousy. Constant fuckery.
Great vacations though.
It's just a breakup with paperwork.
Please send vodka.
I’ve seen so many of my creative friends and colleagues head to divorce over the years. And I’ll be joining that illustrious team. So remember kids, pre-nup is king!
I promise I’ll never marry anyone again.
OP never say never!
SPM1 - I’m sure you’ll be good! It just happens sometimes. And honestly I think it’s much more on me than my partner. I’ve never been good at relationships. Not sure why I thought I’d be good at a marriage.
OP - I’m not sure what the causes are but hope you’ve at least tried a few different things to make it work.
With that, if It’s not then the best thing to do is sit him/her down and have an adult conversation about where this is heading and how there’s things on both sides that need fixing that you think cannot be fixed. At least that way you’re being honest with them and it ends in a cordial manner.
At the end of the day I’m sure you know this but there are two ways this can go. The relationship ends, you stay friends and are in contact and act normal around each other or you both hate each other and resent each other.
Do your best to make sure it ends with the former, rather than the latter.
The fishes are here for you mate, good luck!
Married 10 years with 2 kids, thus industry and job tries again and again to bring us down. It’s been close many times. Sucks because it’s a tempting field with many hardworking, booze drinking hot people
Married 13 years. 3 kids. Gonna stick it out, because it’s a life phase as much as anything. Marriage is on the back burner while we struggle with 3 under 6.
Married 10 years. 2 kids. 3 cities. 4 different Jobs. 2 layoffs. At our best, we are each other’s best support system. At our worst, we absolutely hate each other. I miss the uncomplicated days of being single. She’s totally married to her job and I’m just logistical baggage she needs at this point. We both stay for the kids. But if I won the lottery tomorrow? Yeah, I’d be gone in a flash.
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Happily married. I'm a creative. She's in Med School.