We all know the saying, “Behind every great man is a great woman.” While this is true, I’d also like to believe that behind every great WOMAN is a great MAN. As a newlywed, I’m learning that one of the best things I can do for my husband is support his dreams. While working a 9-5, he’s also diligently working towards his music aspirations. And although I’ve taken a liking to being a homemaker, he understands my dreams of being an author are nowhere close to being forgotten. As we both are currently experiencing the highs and lows of getting closer to our dreams, we’re learning why it’s crucial for us to support one another.
Here are 6 reasons why:
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No college fund for our two children. No contributions to IRA or pensions. No emergency fund. Three bankruptcies and two foreclosures, all while my ex jumped from one type of business adventure to another ranging from real estate, selling insurance and securities, Excel communications, Safety for kids and women, Auto detailing, Advertisement and selling apps. (Just to name a few). Most of the businesses never made money, but he continued to try finance a business using family resource. It was his only conversation piece (one dimensional) and he refused to take a break from it, (boring) even, when we went out to eat. I was sick and tired of hearing about his “business”and I am too glad to pass the torch to someone else to sit back while he waste away money. And if he enjoys success, then good for him. I won’t have to hear about it until the cows come home.
This is exactly what I’m going through. Been married for almost 2 years. At what point do you give up on supporting a failing venture?! Its hard to support something that isn’t making a dime. Him wanting to make this his FULL-Time business is even more scary (he feels going full time he can reach more people), I’ve tried talking with him about my concerns and he feels I’m not supportive! Help me please!