Dear Maggie,

I have to travel several times a year for my career, but my husband has never been comfortable with that. He can’t accompany me, due to his own job’s demands, and he knows it’s utterly vital that I take these trips. But he misses me so much when I’m away that I spend the entire time worrying about him. Our phone calls are always so difficult and I end up feeling guilty for hours after talking to him. I don’t know what to do to fix this situation. I have to travel, so giving it up isn’t an option. I realize I ought to be glad he loves me that much. But how do I change the way he reacts to my travel schedule?

Signed,

Torn

Dear Torn,