Today just finding your ideal spouse is harder than ever actually being able to work together in every aspect well good luck. Recent studies say hold on a moment thinking of excluding your spouse on your new business venture or idea can be a big mistake.

Especially when dealing with startups the most destructive behavior to the relationship is the founders tendency to separate business talk from their spouse. For starters excluding your spouse in any dealings is bound to start a snow ball effect quickly spiraling out of control. You start to have the notion it is OK to withhold information but it will come out and it will cause more stress and a completely avoidable situation. Your spouse knows the inner workings of you and your business better than you might give them credit for and they are your number one supporter.

“The greatest marriage is one built on teamwork, communication and love all in perfect harmony”

J.Fed

Lastly by excluding your spouse you are denying yourself a support system which is vital to your mental health. Also you are creating an emotional distance and disconnect which will continue to grow. Embrace your partners input and willingness to learn, allow them to be a major part in your decision making process unless you are suffering from underlying relationship issues your spouse will make the process of starting a business pleasurable.

Top Reasons To Include Your Spouse

• You both share financial goals, values and principals.
• The triumphs and failures of business will build and enhance your bond.
• Your spouse will see things in a different light which can fix unforseen problems before they arise.
• Investment, investment, investment! You are already invested in every aspect of their life.
• Your passion for eachother can be translated to passion into your business.
• Feeling this reward of a successful day or meeting is very satisfying and can trigger a very satisfying evening in the bedroom.
• Did you like public speaking growing up remember that feeling well with your spouse you will be comfortable and more likely to nail it.
• Communication will greatly be enhanced leading to a more successful and rewarding relationship overall.
• How cool is it to show each other off at business functions you won’t ever have to explain your “working late” again.

No one knows the inner workings and dynamic of your relationship better than your spouse and I hope your able to share with each other everything and start a success business together. Remember the old saying there is no I in team which reminds me I must fill my wife in on our new venture!