Many dual-income pairs imagine that teaming up professionally will strengthen their bond, but reality paints a different picture. While couples who work together often start with excitement and optimism, the overlap between their work life and personal life can create pressure few relationships can handle long term. When every decision, stressor, and conflict happens in both spaces, couples lose the separation that keeps relationships healthy. Understanding why couples who work together often struggle helps others avoid the same pitfalls and create healthier boundaries.
