Coffee, Clients & Naptime

When Your Partner Just Doesn’t Get It: And How to Shift the Conversation


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Ever felt like your partner just doesn’t get it when it comes to your business? Maybe you've heard things like “Are you working again?” or “How much are you even making?” while you’re building your dream between nap times and dinner prep.

You’re not alone.
In this episode of Coffee, Clients & Naptime, I am getting real about what happens when your partner doesn’t fully understand your business, and what you can do to bridge the gap with empathy, strategy, and clear boundaries.

Whether you’ve felt unsupported, dismissed, or just plain exhausted trying to explain your business dreams, this episode offers the tools and language you need to start building true partnership at home.

Inside this episode:

  • Why your partner may not really understand your business (and it’s not always personal)

  • The most common friction points between mums in business and their partners

  • Three essential conversations you need to have and how to start them

  • What “support” actually looks like: emotionally, practically, and financially

  • Conversation scripts for navigating tricky topics like money, time, and validation

  • What to do when your partner still doesn’t get it and how to get support elsewhere

Episode Highlights:

  • The hidden mindset blocks that impact your relationship and your business

  • Real-life examples of what emotional and practical support looks like

  • Why your business deserves respect - even if it’s still growing

  • Tools for setting clear boundaries and creating shared family systems

  • How to model healthy ambition and partnership for your kids

  • Why building your business with your partner (not around them) changes everything

Links + Resources
→ Come say hi on Instagram: @‌balancedbizmama
→ Join The Balanced Business Mama Circle
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💬 DM me after you listen and let me know: What’s the one conversation you’re going to start with your partner this week?

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Coffee, Clients & NaptimeBy Sarah Maree