8 Things To Note Before You Date An Entrepreneur

We are currently in the wave of entrepreneurship. Everyone should is the CEO of one business or the other. Entrepreneurs are exciting people, but they can stress you emotionally when it comes to romantic pursuits.  Their relentless ambition, complete lack of work-life balance and demanding schedule can be difficult to manage, especially if you don’t share the same outlook.

If you’re thinking of dating an entrepreneur, you should know what you’re getting into. They bring the drive of business into relationships and sometimes, the lines get blurred. When you’re aware of these behaviors, you’ll be better equipped to handle romantic relations with an entrepreneur.

Here’s a list of some of the most challenging aspects of dating an entrepreneur.

• Prepare for last-minute changes

This is going to be part of your relationship so you need to be flexible. Due to the uncertain nature of being a business owner, things might require his attention at the last minute which may require a change of plans. Be understanding and be flexible, it comes with the terrain.

• Get Ready For An Emotional Ride

Sometimes he’s anxious, other times he’s excited. Then he’s pissed that something isnt working the way it should, other times he’s depressed. This is where your patience comes in. He might not even be aware of the ride he is taking you on, but it’s the way he is wired because of his business. You’ll have to learn to adapt.

• Your Biggest Competition is his Business

Worried about a hidden mistress? You needn’t be. With entrepreneurs, they are devoted to their business. You’ll find that half of the time, they’re apologizing for things never going according to plan. This is usually because they are at the beck and call of the business. You might come to resent how much attention he gives the business but not to worry.

• No Such Thing As Work Life Balance

No kidding, their work is their life. They would work till late hours, work on Saturdays and Sundays. Even at Owambes, he is sharing cards or collecting cards, setting up appointments and meetings for the week. Patience dear! Your role is to be as supportive and as understanding as possible.

• He’s Always On The Move

Building a business depends heavily on the people you know and the connections you make. Seeing that the business hub in Nigeria is Lagos, Abuja and  Port Harcourt, your man might be doing a lot of travelling. Don’t fret, he isn’t keeping mistresses, he’s just making connections that would hopefully, help him grow his business.

• Weekends are for working

No, he might not be able to attend that Owambe. Is the Owambe important? He’ll pop in for 5 minutes and head on to another meeting on the island. It’s the nature of the beast. Once again, you’ll have to decide what’s important in the grand scheme of things: his business growth which equals his happiness or the relationship that you both sort of have.

• And The Oh-So-Lean Budgets 

Business isn’t for the faint-hearted, when you go in, you go ALL in. This is usually where your man is: sleeves rolled up, heart lifted up to God because all his life savings has gone into the business. Don’t expect expensive candle lit dinners. Don’t expect random expensive gifts. Grow with him and when you do, he’ll appreciate you for it.