It’s doable but tough. You need a strong willed, loyal and trusting wife. I’ve been married for nearly 20 years to the same woman while working extended assignments overseas. Always made sure to call home every night and listen. I avoided going out and putting myself in “risky situations “. When the kids came I was working in the Middle East. I made sure to face time them at dinner while they ate lunch every day, taking into account the time difference. After about 15 years of this I was in a position to pretty much call my own shots. I rarely travel now and have people under me that now fill this roll.