My obsession with work: my wife thought it was a problem. Since nagging didn't work, she found another method to get my attention.(Ever after: marriage for a lifetime)

Early in our marriage, Norma came to the unpleasant realization that I was also married to my work. The long hours I spent at the office frequently included evenings and weekends. This left Norma alone a great deal of the time in the trenches with our three endlessly energetic kids.

When I was home, my mind was filled with all things work, which again, left little time for our marriage. Understandably, Norma would tell me. She'd point out that I wasn't there for her needs or to help with the parenting. But to me, it sounded more like nagging, so I ignored it--as many men do!

So imagine my surprise when one day I came home and sensed a calm spirit in our …