{"id":10694,"date":"2017-07-20T01:00:19","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T01:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybestrelationship.com\/?p=10694"},"modified":"2017-08-09T16:26:15","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T16:26:15","slug":"hazards-of-business-on-your-relationship-and-what-to-do-about-them-so-that-you-can-protect-your-greatest-asset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybestrelationship.com\/hazards-of-business-on-your-relationship-and-what-to-do-about-them-so-that-you-can-protect-your-greatest-asset\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hazards Of Business On Your Relationship (And What To Do About Them So That You Can Protect Your Greatest Asset)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, buckle yourself up to discover 5\u00a0hazards of business on your relationship<\/strong> (and what to do about them so that you won’t be another statistic.)<\/p>\n

\"\"Visionary, creative entrepreneur, innovator, healer…I’ve got news for you: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

You are especially susceptible to relationship difficulties.<\/p>\n

In this post, I’m going to share why, and what to do about it.<\/p>\n

It’s been said that entrepreneurs have higher divorce rates than the rest of the population. Here in the U.S. we’ve been hovering at a pretty steady 50% divorce rate, which is not encouraging for entrepreneurs if your divorce rate is even worse than that.<\/p>\n

You may ask yourself:<\/p>\n

Why even bother with romantic relationships?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Relationship difficulties are a problem for many reasons, some I imagine you think you are okay dealing with since you so value your independence and time alone, but there’s one reason that you would definitely not be cool with:<\/p>\n

Your relationships are \u00a0your greatest assets in business.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

OK, of course. Your relationships with your clients, referral sources, network, colleagues, customers…that goes without saying, and these relationships are clearly integral to your success.<\/p>\n

I’m talking more specifically about your romantic relationship.<\/p>\n

Your romantic relationship, your greatest asset?? Say what?<\/p>\n

Big claim here, I know.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

But it’s based on decades of research about what makes us our best, happiest, most productive, most successful and healthiest.<\/p>\n

Strong relationships always come out at the top of the list. And what can be as deadly to us as smoking, obesity or hypertension is loneliness.<\/p>\n

While any kind of social support makes us happier, healthier and more successful, I believe you need more than just your business colleagues and associates to live your fullest life and to be the best you can be in your business or in any kind of endeavor.<\/p>\n

The kind of 360-degree intimacy and emotional connection that we all need is what our romantic partnerships bring us.<\/p>\n

I get it, these relationships often bring the most headaches with them as well, but when you discover new ways of connecting, genuinely and deeply, the headaches subside.<\/p>\n

I know you cherish your alone time, I do too, but I hope this post will help you remember to also tend to your relationship as you do to your work in the world.<\/p>\n

Part of the problem is that so many of us don’t.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We’re too busy, too far behind, too involved in the work that must get done…<\/p>\n

And there’s more.<\/p>\n

Visionaries and entrepreneurs are not susceptible to relationship problems simply because you are busy, but because of some hazards inherent in doing the work you love. (Being busy doesn’t help, which is why delegating and getting support in your business<\/a><\/strong> is so critical).<\/p>\n

Be aware of these hazards, take efforts to prevent them from effecting you, and tend to your relationship. You’ll be surprised at how effective a little care taking can be.<\/p>\n

Let’s dive into those hazards:<\/p>\n

1. Your Personality\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The things that make you amazing at what you do also make relationships a bit more difficult for you.<\/p>\n

You like things your way, NO ONE tells you what to do, I’m sure you’re a smart, overachiever and may have some control issues.<\/p>\n

To top that off, you like taking risks, more so than the average person, and that might make others a bit nervous, especially if they share a life with you.<\/p>\n

You’re amazing as you are and these personality qualities make you who you are (and successful at that), but recognizing this might help give you some empathy for your partner who likely is not as driven or ambitious as you in the same ways<\/em>.<\/p>\n

2. Your Feelings About Your Work\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You likely feel about your work similar to how you feel when you fall in love with someone:<\/p>\n