Ask HN: How to deal with a dysfunctional relationship with a 50/50 co-founder?

Re:Ask HN: How to deal with a dysfunctional relationship wit... by cel1ne on Monday May 07, 2018 @07:24PM (#17017324)

It is a fine line, yes, but if you abstain from any accusations in the rest of the text, then my formulation is generally received as empathy. This is supported by the fact, that there are no lies there. OP _is_ sorry that things went as they went. And it also is objectively “unfortunate” in the sense that with a little luck there might have been a different situation.

The general point is that OPs partner is in a corner. Empathy is needed to allow him to be cooperative and understanding of his own mistakes.

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Re:Ask HN: How to deal with a dysfunctional relationship wit... by throwaway9934 on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @07:37PM (#17026306)

I realize now that at some point in the last few years I totally lost any sense of empathy for my co-founder. As I write this I realized that today was the first time I've shown him any real sense of empathy in a really long time. Coincidentally I think we may have actually made some progress in turning things around today as well.

Thanks for taking the time to respond.

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Re:Ask HN: How to deal with a dysfunctional relationship wit... by cel1ne on Monday May 14, 2018 @06:15PM (#17069940)

I'm really happy to hear that. All the best.

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