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By: Eduardo

Eduardo — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:48:01 +0000

Excellent post. It’s hard juggling relationships with a full-time commitment. I’ve decided from now on once the time passes a certain point not to look at the computer.

Hard to juggle these days since clients can contact you through so many different ways and everything is urgent.

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By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:35:03 +0000

“For her, it’s old episodes of Law and Order and working on the couch in the living room.”

That’s my wife almost exactly.

We both work from home in an apartment that’s quite small, but we’re dealing with it relatively well.

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By: Katie Male

Katie Male — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:41:30 +0000

This is a great artical! Me and my partner have been togeter for five years. I am a graphic designer and illustraor and he is a web developer. We have been working together for just six months in the same appartment!! To add the pressure on even more we decided to pack up and leave the UK six months ago too and move to Thailand! So we are still trying to adjust to a new work life and new culture and language.

I can say that this is a great artical for people who are in the same stituation!

We both love what we do, but I am not going to say it is easy, in fact it’s far from it. However I have learnt so much, we have gone through hell and back, but we are still together and each month is getting better!

There’s nothing like a good challenge!!!

By: Kei

Kei — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:21:20 +0000

This is a great post!

Like Salma, the idea of being able to spend time together while working really attracted me and my boyfriend. During my short breaks, we cuddle and chat an I find myself refreshed when I go back to my computer.

We make it a point to work outside the house once a week. We plan the day ahead – eat out, work at a cafe, then have dinner and some shopping or movie after.

We have been freelancing together for a year now, and it has been one of the best experience we’ve had.

By: Paul King

Paul King — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:53:29 +0000

Great article. I run a software company 1DayLater with my brother. But have also worked freelance in the past. My other half is a great writer (she studied journalism) – a skill that I’d be the first to admit I fail miserably at. There have now been a couple of times now when I’ve needed a press release written or something similar and I’ve considered asking her for help.

But after reading your points I’m thinking that I’d have trouble seperating work and relationship. Although I have a lot of respect and admiration for you for managing to do this with your wife! It must take a lot of time and work to keep you both on track.

Paul – http://1daylater.com – Activity tracking for freelancers.

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By: Tim Wasson

Tim Wasson — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:37:48 +0000

Salma- Good to know the coworking with a spouse can be a long-term solution as that it doesn’t always lead to divorce!

Marcelo – That would be our ideal situation, with my wife having her own clients but until that happens, we’re working with what we got. Thanks for your input!

Amber – Keep trying to convince him to quit his normal job. Doesn’t he wake up everyday jealous of you and your job?

By: Lexi Rodrigo

Lexi Rodrigo — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:35:32 +0000

What an awesome story, Tim. I am so inspired because I also dream of having my spouse working at home, either with me or on his own home-based business.

I’m certainly bookmarking this post for future reference… when the time comes!