This is a new dilemma, we living in a time where people are more driven, career focused and chasing elevated goals. The attention of the people who are dear to us is often scattered across multiple departments from, family, career, RELATIONSHIP and hobbies; the list is shorter or longer depending on a person. The growing challenge amongst young professionals is often keeping a balance, which is really hard to maintain if you trying to change the world. The sad reality is that this imbalance usually results in people feeling neglected or feeling pushed away.
In an attempt to create an even shorter list, young people often find themselves making decisions that hurt those who are dear to them. Yes it boils down to the conversation no one is willing to have, “I love you a lot but I love my career more”. Common sense dictates a career is a priority, but if it is possible to combine chasing a career goal and having a healthy relationship that opportunity should be taken up. But in a case where the two can’t be combined, the future of many relationships becomes uncertain. If one can learn something from Cassper and Boity’s breakup is that a relationship needs time and chasing a career takes even more time.
I am not suggesting you leave your partner over a career, but if you confused remember a career will never walk out on you. At the end of the day it all boils down to priorities, compromise and also having the ability to handpick a partner that is in your type of situation and understands why you cannot see them at a specific time, or you cannot spoil them due to you saving up to further your studies or building capital for your next business project.
Article By Dimo Wa Moraswi Sekele
