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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In what ways can a spouse really help to support his/her spouse to develop and thrive in their career?

I've done these things over the years for my DH, and wonder if it's typical:

(1) Review and edit draft articles before submission
(2) Reviewing speeches before delivery
(3) Helping to make sure he looks good in the right suit for the right work events
(4) Making dental appointments

(I also work full-time, and do ask him to offer edits on the occasional document.)

What is typical in other households?  Thx!

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It's not the little things that's been valuable in my case, but the larger directional guidance. My wife has helped me with the following:

1. Corrected character flaws that I had, such as getting me to focus on the strength of others, not their weaknesses. 
2. Helped me understand the importance of talking less and listening more in a professional setting.
3. Taught me to not take things personally in business dealings - this has enabled me to work with a wide range of people. 
4. Guided me on understanding the mindset of people that I had disagreements with.

She is a master strategist. I would be so lost without her. The best thing that happened to me in my adult life is meeting her. I am thankful every day that I am so blessed and fortunate to have her at by side. [/quote]

Sounds like you two have a great marriage. :-)

Many years ago, a few months before my dad died of cancer at age 62, he remarked to me (when he was in a reflective mood) that the best decision he ever made was to marry mom mom and that he wouldn't be half the person he was without her.  My dad was pretty successful in business, and he said he was sure he wouldn't have had that success had he not had my mom (who was also a full-time professional) offering advice and serving as a sounding board.  My mom was also super organized about everything.

(I don't know why this stuck in my head, but I also recall reading an old interview with Donald Trump at which he praised his first wife Ivana for her role in his business success.  He said having a spouse like Ivana who was super organized was important to his success.)[/quote]

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