Why it is perfectly normal for you to feel uncomfortable about speaking to your partner (and what to do about this)

Uncomfortable? What does that mean?

It is like going on a journey through uncharted territory. You have no idea what monsters may be lurking. And because it is uncharted, you can only put a few markers on the map.

What do you know?

You know that you are unhappy with your BA contracting career.

You know that you have no idea what you want to do instead (sounds more like an unknown but it’s important to admit that this part of the map needs to be filled in).

You know that your family and your current lifestyle needs your income. It also needs your wife’s income but removing yours will certainly be disruptive.

Hmmm. It’s not a great map is it? Your partner is very likely to be scared by this news also.

Can you fill in some of the map? Or at least have a plan on how you’re going to fill it in? That would reduce some of the scariness.

And perhaps reduce the fear on the income side of things. For example, you’re unlikely to pack in the contracting tomorrow, not with the map in the state of incompleteness it is at the moment.

But… don’t forget this is about you as well as your relationship. Don’t lose heart and remember this is about meeting your needs, however unpalatable this might be.