your significant other, don't
let work distract your
attention. Put away your
BlackBerry, stop talking
about your next big proposal,
and halt all conversations
about your gossipy coworker.
Instead, discuss topics you as
a couple both enjoy. On the
plus side, you'll find that
occasionally disconnecting
(fully) from work will make
you more productive when
you return to the office.
3. Manage Your Time
The number one factor in job
loss and relationship
breakdown is lack of time
and dedication. Successful
professionals who are in
relationships know this can
be avoided with a little
forethought and planning. If
your career demands that you
work long hours at the end of
the month, plan a weekend
get-away with your guy the
week before so you can share
time before your required
separation. Equally, after a
vacation or break from work,
come back to the office
energized and eager to get
back to your job. Show your
boss that even though you
value your relationship and
personal life, you are
similarly devoted to your
professional success.
4. Stay Connected
Social networking exists for a
reason—to reach out and
touch people. Spending time
at the office is unavoidable,
but ruining your relationship
because you have a job is 100
percent avoidable. The fix?
Take five minutes each day to
send a quick private message
to your significant other,
write on his Facebook wall—
heck, even send a quick email
to let him know you're
thinking of him. But please,
this shouldn't be a novel, nor
should you s