Dear Annie: I’ve been dating a man, “Daniel,” for about a year. He’s kind, reliable and has a great relationship with his family. I care about him a lot, but there’s something that keeps nagging at me. He’s never been very ambitious. He works a steady job, pays his bills, but doesn’t seem interested in growing professionally. He often says he’s “comfortable,” and while I respect that, I come from a family where drive and progress are expected. I’ve worked hard to build my own career, and I want a partner who’s also striving for more.

When I gently bring this up, he says he supports my goals but doesn’t feel the need to “chase titles or money.” I’m not asking him to change who he is, but I do worry we’re not aligned in a deeper way. Is it unfair of me to want more from him professionally?

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