Those moment when you know she is going to go through it with you!

It's great having someone who has your back no matter what. And it's even better if that someone is your prime-time person. Having a wife/husband who supports your career — bumps and all — is a bonus for your professional as well as personal life. Here are some signs to show that you have a supportive partner. 

When your woman is capable of taking care of her own business and career decisions for the most part, she is someone you can rely on. You can count on her for advice, motivation and reinforcement. Best of all, she doesn't come to you for every little hiccup, which means you're not busy constantly trying to fix her problems and can focus on your own. Co-dependency in doses is fine, but a woman with independence is a keeper. 

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You may not currently be doing well and still have a long way to go in establishing yourself, but when your spouse can see the long-term plan, it's a blessing. When you feel supported, you are automatically driven to push harder. This, in turn, makes your dreams all the more attainable. She believes in your goals and wants to help you get there. Success is her goal as much as it is yours. 

On your special business Date nights 

Whether it's a work party, an award ceremony or company retreat, if she needs to be there for you, she makes the time and effort. Not only is she present, she talks to your colleagues, reads up about your work so that she can engage with your boss and is overall, a delight to be around (a big achievement when it comes to office parties). She wants to make a good impression on the people you work with because it is important to you and your career. 

Sacrifices 

If you're trying to climb the corporate ladder or starting your own business, you know you need to make some sacrifices along the way. Long meetings, constant overseas travel, and being on call — if she tolerates it without complaining (well, little complaining), she's got your back. She's sacrificing time with you now because she knows how important your career is to you. However, that doesn't mean that you should take your woman for granted simply because she is understanding. You need  to actually be present in the time that you do spend together. 

She calls you out 

You know she's got your back when she's not a yes woman. She gives you honest and brutal advice. She cares enough for you to give you the tough love when you need it. You may not appreciate it at first, but in the long run you know she has a point by keeping it real.