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Woman questions leaving husband who works late nights and weekends

A reader asks if she should leave her husband because his frequent work schedule impacts their family life.

My husband never stops working, but he won’t discuss it. Should I leave him?
File photo My husband never stops working, but he won’t discuss it. Should I leave him? Photo: The Guardian

Husband works long hours often

The writer states her husband has a strong work ethic that includes late nights and weekends. She notes this schedule often prevents him from being present when an emergency happens at home.

Family life suffers from absence

The daughter is frequently let down by the father's unavailability during these times. The mother feels resentment growing as she manages her own demanding job while running the household alone.

Reader seeks advice on split

She wonders if life would be better for her and her daughter if they lived apart. A psychotherapist suggests the husband may feel most effective at contributing through this intense work commitment.

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