A University of North Carolina at Charlotte study concluded that workaholism harms children and destroys families. Spouses of workaholics say they feel estranged and abandoned. The researchers reported that couples in workaholic homes are 40% more likely to divorce than are couples who have more balanced lives.

How does a workaholic affect relationships?

Employees with compulsive tendencies to invest a very high percentage of their time on work struggled to stop working even when at home, neglecting their domestic obligations and partner. Their partners in turn reported feeling a lack of support and overall reduced relationship satisfaction.

How does working too much ruin relationships?

Guilt can degrade any relationship

“Guilt can also be a result of working too much, as one partner may be aware of their lack of attention to the romance, but could be overwhelmed by their workload or goals for the future both in terms of career and life-quality with their partner.” And the fallout is pretty major.