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You know that feeling when you finally do the thing?
The thing youve been dreaming of for years?
And then someone swoops in with a Well, technically…?
Silent investors are great when theyre real, and probably silent.
However, what if theyve been actual silent investors in other ways?
Except he didnt invest.
Naturally, this left the OP wondering what he meant by it.
She finally landed a publisher and paid out of pocket for anillustratorand letterer.
At the same time, she was juggling grad school and parenting a toddler.
Every cent for the book and her degree were from her pocket.
This confused her, because he didnt contribute financially to it.
Her husband apologized and claimed that it was a joke.
And quite frankly, the joke only made it worse.
Creative work often appears unproductive from the outside, especially without a guaranteed paycheck, she said.
Lastly, we asked Edem how someone should approach a situation where theirpartnerunintentionally minimizes their work.
Her advice was clear: take a thoughtful and calm approach.
It sounds like a cliche, but as a married woman, Ill recommend using I statements.
Most importantly, be open to resolving the issue together.
Netizens sided with the OPs husband, emphasizing the shared financial responsibilities that come with marriage.
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