Carolyn Hax: Husband agrees to get another job, but shows no signs of trying

Your husband has a business that doesn't earn enough to pay bills. He agreed to find other work, but hasn't networked or had any interviews. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Advice to help you tackle life's problems.     (Nick Galifianakis for The Post) Husband agrees to get another job, but shows no signs of trying Dear Carolyn: My husband quit his job two years ago to start a consulting practice. I have continued to work full time and my salary pays most, but not all, of our bills. We both agree his income so far has been insufficient to support our needs, and he tells me he is pursing other employment opportunities in addition to consulting work. Except I don't think he is: He's had no interviews, and I don't see him networking as he usually does when looking for work. I'm tired of being constantly on the financial edge. When I bring this up, he agrees. But then nothing changes. How can I tell the difference between a man who is happy not working so much, and a man who is just down on his luck? — Anonymous Read Carolyn's Response     ADVERTISEMENT   Want more? Carolyn's been writing her advice column for two decades. Explore the archives below. Entitled mom's no help in reining in whirlwind grandkids, so what now? Read more »   Is her male best friend the one who got away, or just evasive? Read more »   Sister's relationship with brother-in-law rankles newlywed Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out A Better Week for A 7-day email course that will help you conquer your calendar, get more done and find time for the things you care about. Sign up »

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