The selfish and usually pointless approach is to try to get both done simultaneously - accomplish your work at hand while begging forgiveness of those close to you while you're basically working in front of them during what could've been specifically 'quality time.'
Bob SagetI can't do negative, needy, or narcissistic anymore. Oh wait, I can still do the last one, aw nuts.
Bob SagetIt's smart to marry your yoga teacher so when you get divorced you know how to go down on yourself.
Bob Saget