To be honest, I have a really supportive partner. Not only is he supportive of my business, he helps me with it. Sometimes he handles some of the system pieces that would make my head explode if I had to figure it out myself.
And still at times he can be resistant. On Sunday Evening we were planning our week and our schedule as we normally do. I was letting him know that this would be an unusually busy week for me because I would be gone most of the day two days this week requiring him to do more childcare. Although he didn’t say no, I could tell he wasn’t happy about it.
I noticed that I felt tight and contracted about his reaction. I shared with him that I wasn’t feeling his willingness to be accommodating to some important things that were happening for me this week. He stopped for a moment and realized that he was feeling resistant and WAS supportive of me doing these things for my business. It was feeling uncomfortable for him to have to change his routine. He might not be able to get as much work done with the baby around. Not to mention being with the baby all day without a break can be demanding.
Sometimes, you have to take a stand for your business or dream in your own relationship. I think about my daughter when I am away from her even though we are together most of the time. Yet, I have to remember that I am not solely responsible for her either. My work is just as important as her Dad’s work.
At times you will be met with resistance and you have to ask for what you need and know that you and your dream are worthy of support.
Have you dealt with resistance from a partner or loved one?