Being Supportive of Our Spousesby Sherry Holetzky | More from this Blogger 20 Feb 2007 10:18 AM My husband may soon be changing jobs. He's not changing careers, but it's still a rather big jump. Instead of simply working for someone else, he'll have a share in the business. I think it will be a great opportunity for him, for us, if everything works out the way it is supposed to. I trust my husband's judgment and I know he doesn't just do things without careful consideration. Still, as crazy as things have been around here, it's all a little stressful, just because it is a big change. There are still some questions that need to be answered and issues to work out, but it looks like this is going to happen. I'm happy that my husband has a chance to invest in his future and glad that he'll be able to be his own boss and be able to make more of his own decisions. So, why am I nervous? There are so many things that will change quickly, which can create stress even when those changes are ultimately good. On one hand, it would just be simpler to continue as we are instead of making all these adjustments. We've had a lot going on and I was just starting to feel as if things were settling down. I kept thinking, "I'm not ready for all this." I had to take a step back and think it through. It's not all about me. It's about supporting my husband and helping him work through any issues so that he can take advantage of this opportunity. It will benefit the entire family, but it will also do a lot for his outlook and his esteem. He has been supportive of me. He worked longer hours so I could transition from working outside the home making a steady income to launching my freelance career. Now, it's my turn to be supportive, even if that means things may be hectic for a while longer. It isn't easy, but I know how much his support meant to me, so I want to return the favor. Other articles that may be of interest: Working Through Stress Together Marriage Stress Busters: Don't Let Stress Tear You Apart Learn more about Sherry Holetzky  Sherry Holetzky is a work at home mom and freelance writer. Married to her best friend, Sherry and her husband are raising their family in a quiet rural setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. Relevantmarriage tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags Encourage, marriage, support, supportive spouses, Sharing Discuss this article
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