Husband and wife sounds like a dream business team,building a business side by side,making decisions as a couple,and celebrating shared success.Frankly,it is not always romantic!

If you have ever argued about money,fought over decisions,or taken work stress home,you are not alone.Business and marriage do not always mix smoothly.Imagine sharing the same bedroom,same car,same small little office,monday to monday?When do you give each other space?

.Massive fights over business decisions can ensue.

.There are issues of jealousy,control and stress.Picture a customer of the opposite sex winking at your spouse!

.The business can destroy the marriage,and the marriage can also destroy the business.What takes precedence:the marriage or the business?

WHY DO BUSINESS COUPLES FIGHT?

.Mixing business stress with relationship stress.Ever had a business disagreement spill over into your personal life?Any solutions?

.Setting boundaries.No business in the bedroom! Dinner dates should not turn into business meetings.seperate business fights from personal emotions.Schedule business meetings as you would with any other business partner.

POWER

Who is in charge? Does one partner dominate decision making,hence resentment from the other partner? If one partner works harder than the other,is it fair? Are all voices equaly heard in the partnership?

SOLUTIONS

CO-CEO model with clear roles,responsibilities and financial remuneration.Acknowledge each others strenghths and weaknesses.Do not let business lead to loss of love and personal connection.Schedule personal time together.You may spend so much time fighting about business,and forget to talk about love! Plan marriage check ins.Keep romance alive!

Do you and your spouse ever fight about business?What is your biggest challenge?Drop a comment.I would love to hear your story.

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