When the two worlds collide, the dating can be rocky, with both parties feeling dissatisfied. It is possible to date a workaholic if you're prepared to talk through the issues, develop ground rules together that both of you are happy to keep, and find compromises that both of you can live with.

Is it good to date a workaholic?

When you date a workaholic, not only will you be in love with someone, but you'll be in love with someone you authentically admire. ... When you date a workaholic, you'll be so busy bettering yourself and striving for the best for your own career, you may not notice how much grit and drive you've personally developed.

Do workaholics seek relationships?

Partners of workaholics usually find themselves feeling estranged and abandoned, even guilty, over their presumed role in these pseudo-relationships, says Robinson. ... "We also did the first study ever on the spouses and children of workaholics," Robinson says.