▪ “Come to bed. You've worked enough.”      “Just give me a second, I need to finish this, baby.”

▪ “You're missing our kids' lives in your office. Please, just come home…”      “You know it's not that easy.”

▪ “I'm going to be working late today, honey.”      “At this point, I hope you have an affair. If you really are working all that overtime fully, you must be miserable.”

▪ “Baby, sit down. You look exhausted. Come, rest.”      “I can't…”      “You can, and you will. No more arguing.”      “Okay…”

▪ “Did you manage to sleep a bit?” “Not really. I can't stop worrying.” “I wish I could take this burden off you.”

▪ “I.... I don't know what to do. I can't focus, but I can't afford to slow down. There is no time, this needs to be done now!” “Look at me. You are exhausted and overworked. You need sleep, no matter how bad of an idea you think it is.”

▪ “I'm sorry I missed dinner even though I promised...” “Don't worry, I never even set you a plate. I knew you wouldn't show.”

▪ “No, no! Stop! I am begging you to slow down! What good does it do for us if you work yourself to death? Just slow down, take a break with me, or... Or I can't stay.” “You... You want to leave?” “No. Not with a single cell of my body, but I can't watch this any longer.”

▪ “I took some time off.” “We'll figure it out, my love. We will, I promise. Let me take charge for now.”