Ask YC: Spouses

Re:Ask YC: Spouses by davidw on Monday November 05, 2007 @06:18PM (#76420)

Married - finances are tight - best if she can work at something relatively well paying. I have time for her, always (money comes and goes, but a good woman is something to hold onto!). I could be more productive alone, sure. But I'd also spend more time "out looking" or stressing about being alone, so the stability helps a lot too.

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Re:Ask YC: Spouses by mrtron on Monday November 05, 2007 @09:06PM (#76463)

I think having someone support you through the rollercoaster ride is worth it. Although, most spouse's risk tolerance will be lower than the entrepreneur's.

A spouse is kind of like an anchor...that complains every time it gets dragged behind you :P

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Re:Ask YC: Spouses by imsteve on Tuesday November 06, 2007 @08:59AM (#76576)

I just have to say that I think the idea of a spouse supporting you in such a non-glamorous, anti-social activity and making you perform better than you otherwise would is a myth. A romantic myth, but still, no more.

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Re:Ask YC: Spouses by abstractbill on Tuesday November 06, 2007 @12:13PM (#76636)

From personal experience, it's not.

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Re:Ask YC: Spouses by imsteve on Tuesday November 06, 2007 @03:22PM (#76740)

For some less consuming occupations, of course.

Anyway, I've found it best to keep my highly stressful occupation and relationships as separated as possible.

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