Same here. When I was working out of the house, I would frequently say to my SO: "Pretend I'm at work." I wish it was something I addressed better up front. F

Same here. When I was working out of the house, I would frequently say to my SO: "Pretend I'm at work." I wish it was something I addressed better up front. For others, keep in mind that it's a two-way street. If you want your SO to give you space to be 'at work', then it is important for you to stay in work mode on a predictable schedule.