I don't have time to date?

[la2243]

I graduate in a month and a half and will be running my business 35-40 hours a week plus homeschooling my kids 40 hours a week. I tried explaining to future suitors where I'm at... where is the time?

[dynamicyandere]

It sounds like you would need to make time by getting more done in less time.


Either up the efficiency somewhere or you’ll need to sacrifice in one area.


When Elon Musk was working 80-100 hour work weeks, his relationships suffered.


It’ll be really difficult to juggle everything with that many hours of work.


It’s possible if you’re you’re very efficient with your time.


Perhaps you can try your best to free up at least one evening per week for something like a date night.


And then during the week, you can make time for 1 hour of undivided attention to your significant other (perhaps after your kids are asleep or before they wake up).


As for your business, you said it’s 35-40 hours?


You can work on making it 35 hours, then 30 hours, by either structuring it in a way that allows you to leverage your time better (think automations, systems, and delegation), or simply do your best to optimize your efficiency (apply Parkinson’s Law and be resourceful to find ways you can achieve more in less time).


I believe it can work. But, it’ll take some intense determination, problem-solving, and resourcefulness to make it happen.

[Lliam]

That still leaves you almost 30 hours a week.
168 hrs in a week, minus 40 hrs for work, 40 hrs for home schooling, 60 hours for sleep, showers and other things.
You could still find time for dating and sex and sex with a boyfriend.

[la2243]

I can't- I run my business 30-40 hours a week and homeschool my kids 40 hours a week

[8UniquelyBoring8]

It can definitely be challenging to balance all of your responsibilities, including your business and homeschooling your children. It sounds like you've already made the decision to prioritize your current obligations, which is a responsible decision to make.


If you do decide at some point that you want to make time for dating, you could consider some options that might work with your schedule. For example, you could try using a dating app and set specific times during the week to check and respond to messages. You could also consider scheduling a lunch or coffee meeting during a time when your children are occupied with schoolwork, or when you have a break in your work schedule.


Ultimately, it's up to you to decide what priorities you want to focus on right now, and it's important that you feel comfortable and fulfilled with those choices.

[Screenwriter]

If it's not on your radar for now, it's simply not. But don't write off dating forever.

Kids grow up and leave and time marches on. When your life seems more stable, reconsider. Having a SO can be joyful and a great addition to your life.