So like the title says, I have creative ideas and always try to include my wife in discussions, but all she ever brings to the table is problems and negativity when we discuss things. She thinks she’s being “pragmatic” but it’s tremendously disheartening and the problems she imagines are always the absolute worst of the worst case scenarios. Everything I’ve ever read or watched when it comes to starting businesses is, just start and figure out the problems later. I’m well aware of the potential for difficulties in any endeavor, but tend to believe in myself and my ability to adapt and overcome. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you find middle ground, if at all?
Your wife might not be ready to absorb all your entrepreneurial energy.
I get it. We just want to share all our ideas with someone and our partners are an easy target but they might not have signed up for that. They might have chores to worry about or not want to talk about “working” at the end of the day.
What you need to do is find likeminded people by joining a mastermind, finding a mentor, paying for a coach.
Sometimes you literally just need to say things out loud and don’t really need a response, try recording your ideas and thoughts on your phone.
You wouldn’t be leaving your wife out, you’re just directing your energy elsewhere.