THE BUSINESS OF LOVE

Embarking on a business journey and a new relationship at the same time? Experts tell Aishwarya Acharya how to balance both successfully

- Aishwarya Acharya

Firsts are always nerve-wracking. Whether it be a job interview, first date or your first presentation, the nervousness almost always gets the better of you. Why? Because it is uncharted territory for you, and you expect and fear the worst. It is the same when two important elements of your life – a new relationship and a new business venture – collide. The key to balancing both successfully lies in understanding the underlying nuances in the relationship you share with your partner and the needs of your new project. Read on to find out how to balance and nourish both your relationships without neglecting either.

KNOW YOUR NON-NEGOTIABLES

Be it a relationship or a new business, first accept that both are going to need your time and attention. Then work out what and when you are willing to adjust and when you aren’t. “When we lack this clarity and enter a relationship, there is constant friction; in such a situation, we are not in love with the person we’ve met but with the idea of who that person could become in the future,” avers Sanmati Sanyam, a qualified intuitive healer, holistic life manager and Chief Energy Officer with House of Healers, a wellness ecosystem enabling healing, meditation, wellness workshops and immersive retreats. Your SO must know the significance of your entrepreneurial journey, and it would be better for your partner to also be clear on the no-compromise areas you have set.

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