I strive to support my husband's efforts toward his goals in the fantasy sports industry as much as I can. Sometimes in my own unique way. I understand the hard work, passion and sacrifice that goes into it. I also understand the sacrifices made by partners/families.

There have been plenty of discussions/arguments about the time spent pursuing this dream. I'm sure there will be many more. Today I saw someone comment that "true love and a real partner will support you no matter how much effort and time you're dedicating towards your goal..."

Maybe they were being hyperbolic & I'm taking things too literally (something I often do), but I don't agree. It's ok to have limits and to communicate that to your partner. It's ok to say that you have needs. It's ok to not sacrifice your own dreams and goals and self for them.

That doesn't diminish the love you have nor make you less of a partner. IMO, expecting no limits sacrifice from your partner to prove their love does. The pursuit of any dream is going to require sacrifice. It also requires balance, especially if you have a partner or children.

Sometimes that balance is going to tilt more one way than the other. Sometimes for an extended period of time. Sometimes for so long that it feels like you're on the lifted end of a seesaw and will never come down. In my experience, communication and prioritizing provide balance.