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The Startup Relationship Survival Guide by Nicole Cottrell

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Being married to an entrepreneur is kind of like being in a (very costly) club

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Your car looks something like this reliable machinery

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“Honey, I bought a

domain.

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At 3:00 am, your bed is still empty

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Your office is … everywhere

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Your phone is a tantalizing temptress

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Your bank account feels like this

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This is lunch

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&NOT

OR

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INTRODUCING

The Startup Relationship

Survival GuideBY LITTLE OL’ ME

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MYTH:

We aren’t compatible any longer

REALITY:

It’s a communication issue

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PRACTICE #1:

Speak up … in love

#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Speak up and share your feelings … in love.@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

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MYTH:

Work/life balance is achievable

REALITY:

The balance does not exist in startup life

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PRACTICE #2:

Think and plan in terms of seasons

#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Work/life balance won’t happen. Think and plan in terms of seasons.@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

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MYTH:

The less your spouse knows, the better

REALITY:

Entrepreneur spouses want to

know

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PRACTICE #3:

State of the startup

#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Share a regular state of the startup meeting to keep your spouse informed.@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

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MYTH:

Separation of home and startup is wise

REALITY:

Your spouse is your most valuable asset

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PRACTICE #4:

Treat your spouse like a customer

#entrepreneur #marriage tip: Treat your spouse like a customer who gets your undivided attention.@LoveAndStartups #PHXstartupweek

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Do not forget to celebrate the unsung heroes of startups

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@LOVEANDSTARTUPS

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