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Does Your Partner Support Your Internet Dream?

by byderman
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How many of you have a wife/husband/significant other that actually supports and encourage you in your pursuit of an internet business? Mine does - even if it consists of a gentle pat on the head and a "That's nice darling, you go for it". Carving out your place in an online business is so much less challenging when you have support from your family and friends.

So does your family understand your passion for an internet lifestyle or are you still trying to win them over?
#dream #internet #partner #support
  • Profile picture of the author 4DayWeekend
    Fortunately I'm single (from a business point of view). I imagine how difficult it could be to convince a partner this business is legit - especially when you're starting out and don't have the income to show for it.

    Everyone who has a partner that supports their efforts should think themselves very lucky.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by 4DayWeekend View Post

      Fortunately I'm single (from a business point of view). I imagine how difficult it could be to convince a partner this business is legit - especially when you're starting out and don't have the income to show for it.

      Everyone who has a partner that supports their efforts should think themselves very lucky.
      Yeah i know what you mean, i tell people im an internet marketer and right away they think SCAM. lol
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      • Profile picture of the author substance
        I am still unmarried and staying with parents.

        I am passionate about IM and I keep telling my brother about my ideas and money making online ways. He will often reply me sarcastically.

        However, last year, I was successful in making some $$ for the first time and I gave him around $2k to spend for his needs.

        Now he respects my time online..
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  • Profile picture of the author writeaway
    I am lucky to have a very supportive spouse. She never fails to cheer me up and push me forward. I thank God I married the right woman.
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  • Profile picture of the author muffty
    Yes, mine certainly does - and with me working 'furiously' on the laptop it gives him the time and an excuse to watch the Cricket!!!! lol
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  • Profile picture of the author jaller
    Having a partner that positively supports your work is a vital part of anyone's success be it for IM or any other profession. I am also single but when that changes, I hope it will be a supportive one both ways.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tinkerbell
    He does now...but I had to earn quite a bit by "playing on the computer all day" before he made the switch.

    Now he sees me in the living room and says, "Shouldn't you be writing?"

    ::rolls eyes::

    Gotta love supportive spouses, eh?
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    • Profile picture of the author greenowl123
      Originally Posted by Tinkerbell View Post

      He does now...but I had to earn quite a bit by "playing on the computer all day" before he made the switch.

      Now he sees me in the living room and says, "Shouldn't you be writing?"

      ::rolls eyes::

      Gotta love supportive spouses, eh?
      My story is similar to this. It was only after I sold 1 of my first websites for 500 bucks, did she start to believe it was possible to make money online. Then after I was making enough to pay the rent every month with my Adsense earnings (not using Adsense now, more Amazon and Clickbank these days) she became a true believer.

      We had some pretty heated arguments along the way though. :rolleyes:
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Pescetti
      Originally Posted by Tinkerbell View Post

      He does now...but I had to earn quite a bit by "playing on the computer all day" before he made the switch.

      Now he sees me in the living room and says, "Shouldn't you be writing?"

      ::rolls eyes::

      Gotta love supportive spouses, eh?
      I love it.

      Sometimes our lover needs to see results BEFORE they support an idea.

      Having read your stuff, I'm glad you listened to your own intuition and carved out a nice little niche for yourself.

      Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author thomas1984
    Mine is dead set against it, We have frequent fights over it, It may actually lead to a divorce, I know shes been threatening one.
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  • Profile picture of the author stoltingmediagroup
    "Internet Marketing" should not be some sort of a pursuit, or dream, or lifestyle that is equal to someday winning the lotto. (Possibly realistic, but mostly a fantasy).

    If you are running a real business, then internet marketing simply becomes a part of marketing it. If this is not the case, then you are doing it wrong, and are what us Entrepreneurs call "Opportunity seeking".

    It is wise to get out of that stage, and take a step back to really decide on setting up a passion business where the Internet is "Optinal", not "THE" business.

    This way, it's also easier to explain to people what it is you are building.
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    • Profile picture of the author Florian84
      Not only she does, but she motivates me and pushes me to the limit every single day. Having the support of your significant other makes your success much more easier and attainable.
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      • Profile picture of the author byderman
        So Writeaway, would you say she shares your vision? If so, this is where magic can happen....
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        • Profile picture of the author Joel Young
          My wife tolerates it but would prefer I give it up so we can remain poor and live from paycheck to paycheck. She's a good woman, and our marriage is solid, but with Internet marketing she just doesn't see it, and is stuck in the mindset of all the other drones who still believe that working for the man is what life is and what life shall always be.
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    • Profile picture of the author Malcolm Thomas
      Originally Posted by stoltingmediagroup View Post

      "Internet Marketing" should not be some sort of a pursuit, or dream, or lifestyle that is equal to someday winning the lotto. (Possibly realistic, but mostly a fantasy).

      If you are running a real business, then internet marketing simply becomes a part of marketing it. If this is not the case, then you are doing it wrong, and are what us Entrepreneurs call "Opportunity seeking".

      It is wise to get out of that stage, and take a step back to really decide on setting up a passion business where the Internet is "Optinal", not "THE" business.

      This way, it's also easier to explain to people what it is you are building.
      This is great advice that every person needs to read and apply.

      When you begin treating internet marketing like a business and NOT a hobby, you will begin to find more success and make a lot more money online.
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      • Profile picture of the author ExpressGigs
        Luckily, I am single and dating but when I do date all I can say is that I talk about my website all day and women looks at me like they understand but I know inside that I am speaking klingon to her lol...... Same goes for my friends as they are 9 to 5'ers and just want to go to after hour meetings and home as I am wired in to the internet almost 18 hours a day making sure my site is watered and growing.
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  • Profile picture of the author allegandro
    Yes 100%, she believes that chasing a realistic dream is part of being the MAN of the house. Working for a boss I can always do, for filling my dream is a once in a life time opportunity...
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  • Profile picture of the author Sarevok
    I'm a technology graduate student who plays video games and plays on the Internet all day.

    PS: I haven't shaved in like a year.

    Needless to say, my partner doesn't give me any problems.

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    • Profile picture of the author RuthRNM
      I left my 'good job' a few years back to pursue my own business, and my boyfriend at the time (of 4 years) couldn't have been any less supportive if he tried. We split up in the end, and my choice of career was probably one of the main factors.

      It's difficult to find someone who'll be supportive of this way of working, so you're very lucky if you've managed it!
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      • Profile picture of the author Pilotben
        I am very lucky to have a wife who supports me completely. I do this part time, and she knows I want to make a full time online business of it. She encourages me every day, even though she does not understand what I'm talking about she is always ready to listen. I f there is a webenar starting at 1 am she will have a flask of coffee ready for me to wake up.
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  • Profile picture of the author Vanilla Gorilla
    My spouse thought I was being an idiot that was wasting his time until I started actually making money online. I hate her.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rod Cortez
    Originally Posted by byderman View Post

    How many of you have a wife/husband/significant other that actually supports and encourage you in your pursuit of an internet business? Mine does - even if it consists of a gentle pat on the head and a "That's nice darling, you go for it". Carving out your place in an online business is so much less challenging when you have support from your family and friends.

    So does your family understand your passion for an internet lifestyle or are you still trying to win them over?
    I recently gave my girlfriend the boot, but we have remained friends. She was always supportive of my online endeavors and still is.

    My entire immediate family is supportive of what I do, after doing it for 14 years they've gotten used to the notion. Though the funny thing is many of them still don't understand it.

    Now if we get into SOME of my cousins, aunts, and uncles, and other extended famiy, it's a whole different story. One uncle is still convinced I'm into something shady, despite the fact that I've explained to him in very basic terms what I do.

    I have a lot of social gatherings at my house and also have a lot of visitors that come and go, so I guess that has raised eyebrows with some people. lol

    One thing I've realized over the years is that the people that truly LOVE you and understand you as a person, they are going to support you no matter what. The one's that don't OR the one's that let fear rule them probably won't. And I don't spend any energy on those people.

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    • Profile picture of the author datingworld
      Originally Posted by Rod Cortez View Post

      One uncle is still convinced I'm into something shady, despite the fact that I've explained to him in very basic terms what I do.
      Same thing here Rod,
      My uncle who looked after my education was very furious when he heard of me resigning from bank job for IM. Its more than a year now but he is still not convinced that I am doing something productive.
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  • Profile picture of the author FastAlexaRank
    My wife always supported me even do it took 3 years to build my website. most evenings and nights taken up from it
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    • Profile picture of the author keyon
      I don't mean to sound sexist, but I think the "nesting" instinct that many women have (perhaps buried deep in their subconcious minds), will always be at odds with a husband's desire to be an entreprenuer. As someone has already mentioned here, some spouses prefer a small steady paycheck each week to the less uncertain riches from a successful online business (in spite of the fact that job security is a thing of the past). It's a psychological thing, I guess, and not something you'll ever be able to counter with reason.
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      • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
        Dreams are for dreamers.

        The proof in in the pudding.

        If the money is there, it's an open and shut case that doesn't demand elaboration.


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        • Profile picture of the author byderman
          Originally Posted by Daniel Evans View Post

          Dreams are for dreamers.

          The proof in in the pudding.

          If the money is there, it's an open and shut case that doesn't demand elaboration.


          Daniel
          That's right Daniel, when the money is there it is pretty hard to knock the logic of what you are doing. It's before the dollars start coming in that you need the support and encouragement to keep at it.
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  • Profile picture of the author menacer
    My partner has very mixed feelings about my adventure, she wants to see me succeed of course but she is also very sceptical.

    Here is a little example...

    I was recently told on WF to purchase an email opt in like Aweber, I can see the benefit in this but she has told me that I can't purchase Aweber until my site will cover the cost!

    She does write my articles for me though
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  • Profile picture of the author StarkFrank
    Dreams come true when you take action, without dreams you never be in position to take action! My opinion!

    In my case is all perfect because her job is online too... and she makes all money from the Internet.
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  • Profile picture of the author mialove
    When i started to make money, i actually asked my partner to help me, and be "part of the busyness". So, we are working together for many years now.
    He was very skeptical at the moment, but now, we are both working IM full time.
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  • Profile picture of the author aurettemag
    Think that's my husband is wonderful. He even teach me about internet marketing
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  • Profile picture of the author JasonBennet
    My parents do nag at me on using the computer the whole day without going out to work. I have to simply just keep quiet and keep working on it until I show them the results. Haha even after showing them the results, they will still ask me whether I am doing anything illegal online
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  • Profile picture of the author Pastorser
    My wife does!!, she encouraged me everyday to reach my dreams about internet marketing, with her support I know I can achieve it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Geri Richmond
    Hi,
    My husband has always supported me, no matter what I chose to do. It's a nice feeling to have someone like that in your corner. It's a real feeling of freedom.
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  • Profile picture of the author flovin
    I feel that my wife supports me as long as he can see that i am happy doing the things I like.
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    • Profile picture of the author altitudemarketer
      My wife wants me to stick to one thing I enjoy doing. Unfortunately, like a lot of warriors, I floundered around, and just recently made the commitment to go for it. My wife really likes the idea of me staying home and having an internet biz... so she is supportive, and wants to help me stay focused, and not go chasing things I don't care about.
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  • Profile picture of the author KevinChapman
    I'm very lucky that my wife supports me 100%, I don't think she understands what I'm going on about most of the time though!
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  • Profile picture of the author maddyy
    My other half is also an IMer.. Internet marketing was the seed to our love tree I'm a way ! Ha ha!
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  • Profile picture of the author hojo
    My wife rubs my head , tells me I am cute.

    Her eyes glaze over at any conversation I attempt to have with her on the subject with in 90 seconds
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    • Profile picture of the author altitudemarketer
      Originally Posted by hojo View Post

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      Her eyes glaze over at any conversation I attempt to have with her on the subject with in 90 seconds
      My wife does the same thing in about 60 seconds until I mention how much money I can make... that wakes her back up out of her trance.
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    • Profile picture of the author AJMontoya
      Originally Posted by hojo View Post

      My wife rubs my head , tells me I am cute.

      Her eyes glaze over at any conversation I attempt to have with her on the subject with in 90 seconds
      My girlfriend is the exact same way. Same with my parents. Until I show them checks from PayPal
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  • Profile picture of the author AnneE
    At most I get tolerance. At worst I get comments with a bit of a jab to them. I'm still working on the results that will make it clear that this IS a business and not just some hobby or selfish endeavor on my part.

    Those of you who have a supportive spouse, tell them today how much you appreciate it!!! Maybe some of them with glazed eyes, will tune back in and brighten up when you shift to saying how wonderful they are, cause they are.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sushiman1111
    My wife didn't at first, but does now. Once the money started coming in... :lol:
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