2471 8:18 Q&A

Q&A: “My partner resents my side hustle…”

A caller grapples with how to manage her side hustle while keeping her relationship happy. We talk about setting boundaries, the importance of communication, and ways to include your partner—or not!

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Episode 2471

Coming up today: a caller has a concern that hits close to home—literally. She's been freelancing as a writer for almost a year, but it seems to be causing a bit of friction in her personal life. Balancing a side hustle with a relationship is a common challenge. Let's talk about some ways to maintain both without feeling stretched too thin.
"Hello Chris, I’m Teresa from Denver. I’ve been working on my side hustle of freelance writing for almost a year now. While it’s been going relatively well, my partner isn't thrilled about the time it takes away from our relationship. Last week I had a deadline and had to work extra hard on it, and it created some strain in the household. Do you have any advice? How can I manage the demands of a side hustle and keep the peace at home?"
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