He can’t stop working in time to get ready for family events - a birthday meal, an occasional trip out. He expresses irritation that he has to stop working to do something else.
He has never taken a vacation with the family. His excuse “because I’m always working.”
He can’t make time for friendships. If he’s invited out, his usual response is “I’m really busy.”
He offers to see friends and then neglects to keep the social arrangement because work takes priority
He’s working all the time. He worked on Christmas Day
By his own admission “I know you put up with a lot. I’m never at home.” He also described himself as a workhorse.
We talked about what makes “happiness.” I said it was about personal relationships and being around positive people. His reply - “I get up and go to work.”
Bouts of “burnout” and not being able to keep up with the demands of work - which he has taken on (self-employed.)
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Is he addicted to work? At the expense of his health and his relationships?