11 signs your partner is holding you back at work ' even if it doesn't feel like it

An unsupportive partner can break your heart and trash your success.Let's pretend you're a cruiseship for a minute. A toxic relationship is like the iceberg that gouges up your starboard side and flooding two entire watertight compartments (representing your personal life and your career).In short, you don't want to be with a person that could end up sinking your life.How can you tell if your significant other is in fact hurting your success' Sometimes, the symptoms aren't obvious.Here are some subtle signs that your boo is holding you back:SEE ALSO:12 signs you have a work spouse, even if doesn't feel like itDON'T MISS:16 signs your job is destroying your marriageYour work news doesn't garner a reaction from themYou can't wait to tell your partner about the crazy thing that happened in the office.Your boss's balance ball chair popped and sent him careening to the floor. You discovered that your sloth-like cubicle mate is actually the CEO's nephew. Your psycho rival finally got sacked.But no matter how funny, interesting, or important your job-related news is, your honey never seems to care much. Sure, they smile and nod, but their eyes seem to glaze over and their responses are short and vague throughout the conversation.Listen, some people drone on about their boring career too much, so this situation might be on you. However, if your significant other becomes listless anytime your job comes up, that could be an indicator that they just don't care. That's not exactly a hallmark of a supportive relationship. It's hurtful and it can impact the self-esteem you draw from your work.They always comment about how much time you spend at workWhether your partneris demanding you cut back on your work hours, or they're just passive aggressively pointing out that you're gone a lot, this isn't a good sign.You need to do some serious reflecting if this is happening to you. It's possible that they're right and you are neglecting the relationship because you have a terrible work-life balance.However, if you feel that you're not overworking yourself, this might be a sign that your sweetheart is too clingy. Don't allow someone with control issues dictate how you approach your career.They encourage you to quit your job ' even though you're not sure you want toMaybe scaling back your work hours isn't enough for your partnerthey want you to up and quit! Or perhaps they want you to move to an industry that's more stable and pays better, regardless of what your passion is. It's also possible that they're just not comfortable with the idea of working and would prefer you to stay home.This can be poisonous to your career trajectory. While it's great to have a significant other that provides insight and guidance, you can't let them make decisions about your job for you.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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