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When couples disagree about pursuing high-stress promotions for financial need

My spouse wants me to ask for a promotion that would mean more travel and stress, and they're right that we need the money, but I'm worried about burnout and they don't seem to understand why I'm hesitating. We're both feeling frustrated that the other person doesn't see the situation clearly.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people are weighing immediate financial pressure against long-term sustainability and discovering they prioritize differently.

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