A relationship in of itself can be hard. Add entrepreneurship into
the mix, and it can get complicated. It takes a special kind of person
to be an entrepreneur. You have to be self-motivated and driven by a
bigger why. You have to ignore your doubts and fear and leave a more
secure work situation for the roller coaster ride that owning a business
can bring. It takes an even more special person to enter into a
relationship with an entrepreneur.
When someone is building a
business, it takes a lot of their time, attention and focus -- he very
things that a strong relationship requires. If you are going to enter
into a relationship with an entrepreneur, there are some things you
should understand first. Growing a business is hard enough on its own.
Adding relationship troubles into the mix will only hurt you and the
entrepreneur you are trying to be with.
The work will take priority more often than it should.
There
is a concept called “balance.” The world would be a great place if more
of us could master this concept, but it’s easier said than done. In a
relationship, your partner should have some priority over other things.
This isn’t to say that you worship the person, but you do think about
them in a better/different way.
For an entrepreneur, it can be
hard putting the relationship before the business. Growing a business is
like raising a child. While you may even be in love with the person you
are in a relationship with, the business still holds a special place in
your heart and mind. If you are going to enter into a relationship with
an entrepreneur, understand this. Give the person the space they need.
Don’t be jealous and don’t try to make them choose. Be a support system
for them and they will love you all the more.
The entrepreneur's range of emotions can be a turn-off.
The
range of emotions an entrepreneur can experience in a day can be scary.
Some days your business has you on cloud nine, on others, it has you
wanting to give up. If are with an entrepreneur, you have to be ready
and understand. At times, it might feel like you are with some who’s
bipolar, but that’s not the case.
Our natural inclination is to
want the person we’re with to always be happy. We want to see them
smiling because it helps us feel like everything is good. But, sometimes
things aren’t good. Sometimes the business puts us in a bad mood and we
just don’t feel like smiling. Understand what is going on and try to
understand the person you are with. Try to learn how they react and the
best way to support them through the range of emotions. It doesn’t have
to end the relationship. You can be the support system they need.
You will deal with many people competing for the entrepreneur's attention.
As
someone grows a business, they will become more popular. With social
media these days, your following can literally be in the millions. That
means there will be a lot of people trying to get the attention of the
entrepreneur you are with. It can be an issue that makes or breaks your
relationship.
Attention is a valuable commodity. Entrepreneurs
charge their customers a premium for it. Realize that it’s special when
they give you priority and give you a good amount of their attention.
Understand that, as the business grows, so will the demand for their
attention. This isn’t something to get scared or nervous about. Be
confident in yourself and the relationship.
Love is a beautiful
feeling/emotion many of us will get to experience at least once in our
life. It can be a high that takes you above the clouds or a low that
makes you want to run and hide. The thing to understand is that you a
choice. You decide which path love will take you on with the actions you
take.
Understand that it won’t be easy being in a relationship
with an entrepreneur. At times, you will hate their business and think
about moving on. There is a special person that can be yours if you can
deal with the realities of building a business. Be the support they need
and they will love you forever.
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