3 Essential Boundaries for Mom Entrepreneurs and Their Husbands
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3 Essential Boundaries for Mom Entrepreneurs and Their Husbands
Summary:
Establishing these key boundaries will help entrepreneurial couples smoothly transition into working together.
Keywords:
Work at home, entrepreneurs, home-based business, Terilee Harrison, The Business Mom Guide Book
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When my husband, Terry, joined me in working full-time on my business, I thought it would be seamless. We had a strong relationship based on trust and respect, communicated well, and shared a belief in our work. We also understood the need to support each other with childcare, household tasks, and business responsibilities, planning for income fluctuations to minimize stress. Yet, I was still unprepared.
For those considering working with a spouse, here are three crucial boundaries for entrepreneurial couples to facilitate a smoother transition:
1. Clarify Expectations for Work and Home
The transition to working together can blur personal and professional boundaries. Both of you may have successful careers and distinct working styles. Suddenly, you’re navigating a whole new dynamic. Although I knew Terry had different skills?"he’s tech-savvy and enjoys writing while I excel in administration and am a people person?"I was surprised by our differing work styles. I multitask, whereas he focuses on one project at a time. It felt like becoming newlyweds again as we adjusted to this new partnership.
Beth Butler, creator of the Boca Beth Program, offers valuable advice on setting expectations with your spouse: “I make us lunch each day and we discuss pressing Boca Beth matters. It’s our time to reconnect. My husband works for a wine company from home, and I pursue my passion for teaching children a second language. Despite the differences, it works! We talk about the next day’s plans to avoid surprises, and I ask for his help specifically instead of expecting him to guess.”
2. Schedule Time for Love
Many entrepreneurial couples find they have less personal time together. You can work alongside your spouse all day and hardly engage personally. Turning off your phone and taking a walk together can be challenging but vital to ensure the business doesn’t overshadow your relationship. Terry and I schedule lunch breaks or coffee dates at Starbucks. If we don’t plan these, they’re less likely to happen due to project deadlines. Regular date nights are next on our priority list to maintain our closeness.
3. Schedule Time for Yourself
Spending so much time with your spouse can be an adjustment. Previously, they might have left at 7 AM and returned at 6 PM, with dinner conversations filling the gap. Now, you share most of the day, leaving little to discuss over dinner. Personal time becomes crucial. Karyn Fagan, Founder of Team Women, shared, “We both have hobbies we love outside the house, ensuring we maintain important personal time.”
Though Terry and I have a long way to go as an entrepreneurial couple, we’ve navigated our initial phase successfully. Each day, we work towards our dreams, understanding that supporting one another helps us reach our goals faster.
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