But dont tell your wife every little detail. What she doesnt know wont hurt her, right? Still, communication is fundamental. Perhaps you might discuss with her the demands you deal with and the sacrifices you give your family. Her knowledge will perhaps surprise you. Remember, relationships are about balance. Its about discovering that ideal balance whereby everyone gains. You may be a devoted husband and a great businessman. Though not easy, it is feasible.
Keeping things balanced in life is not easy. I've seen some people advise me to tell my wife the truth about my gambling. But like what @Rabata is going through, they are not in our position, they don't know what we have to go through and what we have to face if we say we are gamblers. Gambling is not a big problem for me because I am not addicted and only play when stressed for entertainment purposes. But if I tell the truth about what I'm going through at work, can anyone guarantee that my wife will understand me and my family will still be as happy as they are now? Does anyone understand me better than my wife?
You're right, life is not a Disney movie that always has a happy ending, life is not rosy and simple. What I do is just want to keep balance in life as well as keep my family happy, so I don't think lying in this case is a bad thing.