So what about the partner who is married to an entrepreneur? What is the take in for them? How can they prove to be the ideal partner to an entrepreneur? Whether they are starting out or has been an entrepreneur for a while, there are challenges to having an entrepreneur as your partner. There are the long work hours, as well as the highs and lows of building and executing a business idea. Entrepreneurship can come with its demands. Here are some things that should be noted when being married to an entrepreneur.
You need patience
For the entrepreneur, there is nothing like overnight success. Sometimes they will have to work nights and the occasional weekend. This means you have to be patient with them as they pursue their dreams. Sometimes you have to make their dreams your own. Be certain to make the time you spend together count. It is about loving and living at the same time. While you may not be interested in their business, do well to be interested in who they are. Commitment and patience have a way of paying off after all.
You have to be a listener
It is always a lonely ride for an entrepreneur. They are always away from the activities of the world. This could mean that they are either working alone at home or from an office. They have very few friends who could understand what it means to be mentally isolated and shut away from the many distractions of the world while they work on their next major idea. As a spouse to an entrepreneur you have to focus on listening. You don’t need to understand every business detail, you simply have to be supportive by helping them conquer their doubts and fears. Listening means willing to offer them the opportunity to talk certain things through with you and being open-minded.
You have to be their biggest supporters
To be an entrepreneur’s married partner you have to be willing to offer your unwavering support. What an entrepreneur needs most is your support and belief in every enterprise. Your support can be more valuable than any praise for innovations or acknowledgement for strong work ethic. You have to be willing to be their cheerleader and offer your support even when it seems that they are loosing in a particular venture. Your voice of positivity has to be the loudest thing they are listening to. Perhaps you have to pray or brainstorm with them, just to make sure they know you are there for them. It may not be easy to do this, but your consistency can be vital to their success.
You have to respect them
In every relationship or partnership, respect is fundamental. Being married to an entrepreneur, respect is extra vital. The truth is that many entrepreneurs have a lot of self-belief and a high regard for themselves and their ideas. Rather than ego, it is more of a survival trait for them, so you should never look down on them or make them feel under-appreciated. Make sure to show that you trust, respect, and appreciate as they proceed with their ventures. Respecting or valuing an entrepreneur is a two way street. Entrepreneurs always feel indebted to persons who value their hard work and entrepreneurial gusto. If you make them feel valued and understood you will definitely be rewarded. At the end of the day, you should understand the intent of why certain persons want to be entrepreneur. They want to be free. Many entrepreneurs are passionate, creative, and perhaps unique. It is best to understand the challenges that will come with being married to one. Featured photo credit: http://www.pixabay.com via pixabay.com
