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COUPLES WORKING together
COUPLES WORKING TOGETHER HAS ALWAYS BEEN A NO-NO. BUT INCREASINGLY, THEY’RE NOT ONLY NEGOTIATING THAT MINEFIELD SUCCESSFULLY, BUT SURVIVING AND THRIVING, WRITES ANNE SCHAUFFER 12
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generation or two ago, you had to be an extraordinary couple to work together. It was a standing joke that it was the kiss of death for a relationship. But that was then, when far fewer women worked, child-raising was exclusively women’s work, and gender roles were clearly defined. Today, it’s entirely different – yet still, chatting to new and seasoned husband and wife workmates, working together is no walk in the park. Clearly there are numerous advantages, notably the flexibility these moms have with children, and there are others too. For these wives, it’s about working with, not for – and that good working relationship doesn’t happen by itself, or overnight. Abi Suttie joined husband Roland at
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