Entrepreneurship & Marriage

I just celebrated my TWENTIETH wedding anniversary.

In the TWENTY years we have been married, I have launched 8 businesses. The Hubs has held the same job.

Is that not interesting? Thankfully, we both love and support what the other does. It has not been easy for The Hubs, with me constantly starting something new and the organized chaos that comes with every launch (or closure/sale) of a business.

Here are 3 things that have helped our marriage stay strong over these TWENTY years, despite how different we are:

1. We discussed finances and what it would look like if my businesses did not make any money. We decided that we could survive off of The Hubs salary only. We pretended my income did not exist. That way, we knew we would be ok financially if my business bombed (and some of them did).

2. We agreed to find daycare while I was working. That just because I was home did not mean that I could watch the ducks. It is near impossible for me to be a good, attentive mom while also trying to email, set up appointments, run payroll, do my client's budgets while my ducks were wanting my attention.

3. The Hubs loves me and my chaos. I love him and his boring routine. We agreed to support, respect, and honor each other as we pursued our dreams. We've both invested in ourselves and our careers. We never complained about the other going to a leadership/work conference. We never complained when we invested in continuing education. We have pushed each other to be our best selves.

Cheers to my first blog post! Love you!
Crystal