How to Meet and Date an Entrepreneur
If you’ve ever tried to start your own business from scratch, you’ll know it takes a lot of time and energy, in many ways, it’s like starting a relationship.
This could be problematic for someone looking to juggle those two aspects of their life, often choosing their business over a relationship or even a social life – but it doesn’t have to be that way.
The key to dating an entrepreneur, or founder is setting expectations appropriately. You will also need a healthy ability to deal with not always being someone's center of attention, it also really helps if you are like-minded and the idea of starting a business also excites you. Not making someone choose between fulfilling their life ambition and devoting all their time and energy into creating a relationship is the best you can give an entrepreneur. So let’s take a look at both sides of the coin...
Firstly, if you are a business founder, work at a start-up, or are self-employed what do you look to find the perfect date?
So, if you're wondering how to meet and date an entrepreneur it’s essential to connect with someone with confidence, ambition, and importantly, sympathy towards you having a huge amount of demands and exterior focuses. It would be advised to avoid people with dependency issues, people with low self-confidence, and needy people. And the following attachment type is a good place to start:
Secure - People with secure attachment style tend to approach dating and relationships in a healthy and constructive way. They're often confident, empathetic, and open to giving and receiving love. Here's what their dating style might look like:
Clear communication: People with secure attachment tend to be straightforward with their feelings and expectations. They can articulate their needs effectively and are good listeners. They're not afraid to talk about the relationship status and its future- a quality that suits a professional person perfectly.
Balanced dependence: They're comfortable with interdependence. That means they understand the balance between depending on their partner and being independent. They aren't afraid of intimacy, but at the same time, they understand the need for personal space and boundaries (a big win for startup owners)
Stable self-esteem: They often have a positive view of themselves and others. They tend to be confident and comfortable in their own skin, which allows them to be supportive partners who can give and take in a relationship.
Ability to manage conflict: Securely attached individuals are able to handle disagreements in a constructive manner. They see conflicts as a chance to improve the relationship, not as a threat.
Resilient to setbacks: They are less likely to perceive occasional relationship problems as a catastrophe. They're resilient, understanding that ups and downs are a part of any relationship.
Open to deep emotional connections