My Yoga Teaching Years Could End Because My Husband Wants Me to Quit Following My Male Students’ Inappropriate Behavior

Passions and relationships may not always get along well. One of our readers is unfortunately finding herself in that exact situation. She loves yoga and teaches it to fellow yoga enthusiasts, both men and women, to make a living. Her husband, however, does not like the attention she gets from working as a yoga instructor. She now feels conflicted about her career and marriage.

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Thank you for reaching out to us! We truly understand how challenging it can be to balance your passions with your relationships. Hopefully, you will find our advice helpful for your situation.

Find a middle ground.

Maybe suggest implementing a rule where you don’t give out your personal number or allow recording during class unless it’s for marketing purposes. This could help reassure your husband while still keeping your professional boundaries intact.

Set clear boundaries to avoid misunderstandings.

Take some time to have a heart-to-heart conversation with your husband so you can clearly explain that you take your job seriously and professionally, and that the attention you receive is part of the job. Tell your husband that you appreciate his feelings and opinions, however, one of the main aspects of your job is interacting with clients. You work as a yoga instructor to teach people yoga, not to flirt with them.

Maybe try wearing something less revealing.

If your husband feels discomfort about your yoga outfit and thinks that’s the reason why you get all that inappropriate attention, perhaps you can try wearing something less revealing. But make sure that you will still feel comfortable wearing it. This shows your husband that you want to work things out as a couple.

Change the narrative around the situation.

Frame the attention you get as a sign of respect for your teaching, not an objectification of your body. If your husband can understand that this is part of your success and not something to be uncomfortable with, it may help ease his concerns.

Apply physical affection.

Having an argument with your partner can make your relationship turn sour. To prevent the situation from getting worse, consider applying physical touch. Simple yet loving gestures like a hug, a pat on the shoulder, or holding hands with your partner can help settle an argument.

Whether we like it or not, there are times when our family suddenly turns into our worst enemy. In this article, our reader shared her story about her pregnant sister who became controlling and manipulative in the family.