Comments on: How Our Online Business Brought My Wife And I Closer Together

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:09:50 +0000

Hi Manz,

Glad to hear that your business has worked out with your spouse! In my opinion, there’s no better person to work with. Happy holidays!

By: Manz

Manz — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:57:27 +0000

So much of what you wrote “rang a bell”! I too work with my partner and get those comments all the time about fighting etc – 5 years later and we work extremely well together! Having separate responsibilities works really well… and then you can feed off each other when needed.

It’s like you said – each has strengths + weaknesses – and by working together I know my man now understands me more!

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By: Jarkko

Jarkko — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:10:26 +0000

I’ve always been a believer in the idea that couples who do things together grow closer to each other. After all, how else do you really get to know the person you live with if not through shared projects and goals!

Great post!

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:23:57 +0000

Hi Nathalie,

I’ve been reading your blog for the past month so it makes me extremely happy to see that you’ve decided to stop on by! No doubt about it. I love working with my wife and I hope things work out for your future business as well!

Hi Mizfit,

By all means, please stop back whenever you want. I’m glad you enjoyed the article.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:20:51 +0000

Hi Jean,

Thanks for the kind comments! I always take the time to look at the websites of those who make comments and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that you are based in Gaithersburg, MD! I grew up in Potomac, MD which is only about 15 minutes away. In fact, I think I even recognize your building. Coincidences like this are one of the reasons I love blogging.

It looks like you and your husband Randolph run a successful business out there.. Maybe I’ll pop on by next time I’m visiting my parents. Thanks again for the kind words

By: Jean

Jean — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:19:12 +0000

I agree with the above – I loved reading this! We work together, and have been for about 5 years now. I think it is important to compliment each other – my weaknesses are his strengths and vice versa. This leads to also understanding each other’s boundaries. I handle corporate operations while he handles on-site work. In the beginning, we used to fight because we tried to “meddle” with the other person’s work. But, we’ve found that we can support each other better, when we can have some amount of independence and control.

We talk shop all day and all night. And that’s ok with us. We also talk all day and night about our children, bills, who’s cooking the bird for Thanksgiving, etc…I think it just works for us to incorporate the business fully into our lives. It’s such a big chunk of who we are. When we tried to *not* talk about the business, one night at dinner, we found ourselves very disoriented! We ended up buying this product called Table Topies – Couples Edition (I totally do not work for this company, by the way) and it really helped us remember why we love each other as a spouse.

Looking forward to more posts!

By: MizFit

MizFit — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:10:28 +0000

loved reading this…and it is my first time here!

off to book mark and send my hubby your way

By: Nathalie Lussier from Billionaire Woman

Nathalie Lussier from Billionaire Woman — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:06:29 +0000

I loved reading this Steve. My boyfriend and I sometimes think up business ideas and we are probably going to go ahead with one of them sooner or later. I loved how you kept each other going, I think that’s how it’s supposed to work.

Way to go you two!

By: Carla

Carla — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:06:20 +0000

@ Steve – that is so very sweet of you! Thank you so much.