Married men or women - let's exchange ideas on how you make the travel work.

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Ill also go first - for me it is a strict Monday - Thursday travel regime (no Sunday or Fridays) and no weekend work unless the world is falling apart. And the occasional (usually a surprise for the wife) week where I work from home.

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It isn't as bad as you expect, especially if both partners have high demand jobs. My husband works late during the week, so even when I am home/local, we don't really have any quality time during the week. It makes you appreciate each other more and we spend less time arguing over inconsequential things. Protecting the weekends is really key.

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I honestly can't imagine my husband being a consultant or traveling every week. Or vice Versa...I would be so pissed. He can get an in house job paying about the same $ with significantly less travel. Some travel is fine and expected... But every week?! Can't do it.

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The travel takes a toll on a relationship for sure. We have dedicated phone calls in the morning - usually just a quick five minute have a good day. And then we make sure we speak once more after work. For me, this means stepping out in to the hall sometimes in the evening to talk to him if we are still working late. Little texts throughout the day help. He also says he doesn't miss me until Wednesday so that helps too. Haha

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