So like the title says, I have creative ideas and always try to include my wife in discussions, but all she ever brings to the table is problems and negativity when we discuss things. She thinks she’s being “pragmatic” but it’s tremendously disheartening and the problems she imagines are always the absolute worst of the worst case scenarios. Everything I’ve ever read or watched when it comes to starting businesses is, just start and figure out the problems later. I’m well aware of the potential for difficulties in any endeavor, but tend to believe in myself and my ability to adapt and overcome. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you find middle ground, if at all?
I’ll take your word for it that she’s going too far and isnt just helping you find holes in your plans. My wife is also overly cautious. Lots of sexual differences in risk tolerance. Instead of involving your wife every step you could have a talk about risk tolerance and you take the lead from there.