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Alicia Marks
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QOTW: How to get a reluctant spouse/ partner onboard?

Alicia Marks
  • Fort Worth, TX
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We have heard it a billion times, "I'm super excited to invest/ reach FIRE/ make a career change, but my partner isn't on board." Have you been there too? Share your ideas for what may or may not have worked to encourage your partner to join or at least support your quest!

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Terrell Garren
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Terrell Garren
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My wife's journey -

  • SFHs 1-5        !$%WTF#! are you doing?
  • SFHs 6-10      OK, but don't expect me to like it 
  • SFHs 11-15    Gee, this really does make money
  • SFHs 15-20    Can I help with admin and remodels?
  • SFHs 20-23    I am so !$%$#! glad we thought of this. 

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