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- XC010
i'm similar to mick, a bit of notice for my wife to make her own plans and a bit of a treat when the cheque comes in, to say thanks.
- tymeframe0
yeah we just got in an argument about the whole thing.
The schedule thing, although lame, sounds like the best way to make it work. We live together so i guess in her eyes we're together every night, but I'M not with her. It's nuts.
- SoulFly0
get a girlsfriend over the internet, someone who lives far away from you.
that will leave you more time to freelance.
- Gorbie0
fuck freelancing.
- Mick0
My other half understands completely - maybe I'm lucky. She understands how tough it is to keep up with the trends and keep the creativity flowing. I make sure I tell her when I'm going to be doing freelance work (in advance) and she stocks up on girly DVDs and bags of popcorn ;)
I also make it up by sharing all the extra money with her - go out to fancy dinners, etc. to say thanks.
- steady0
I'm in the same boat. The advice offered by a friend was to make a weekly schedule and stick to it.
- iDp0
My girlfriend of 3 years has been bitching a bit about my freelance work too. I see her once a week and she lives 15 minutes from me.....I see her point, but its got to slow down sometime right?? Right?!?!?
- brooke0
My significant other is an illustrator, too, and a damn good one at that. I don't have to worry about impatience. We're in the same mode.
- 19770
i beat them
tara|gee
(apr 12 04, 14:40)
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Yeah! Tough girl! Yum!
- sputnik0
ok, ok...so just explain to her that you want her to be a part of your future, and you want that future to be the best it possibly can be, and investing in your work now will make that happen.
chicks dig that. i should know ;)
- sputnik0
find a new girlfriend ;)
- pepe0
my girl dumped me for working too much. lifes rad.
*crackin a red bull
- Recycle0
kbags, that's a very good point.
- kbags0
Well, I only date psychos, and if you don't know already, it's impossible to please psychos.
- Soler0
just be super-nice when you know you have to put some time in.. ladies have a hard time being mad when you bring home flowers, a home made card and a big kiss you know?
- tymeframe0
yeah......i think that's the way she's feeling.
I'm just looking for a happy medium to dilute the neediness.
- Soler0
i have the same problem, it's tough. I just explain i'm lucky to even have the work, i'm building a name, and at least i can work from home so we can still get busy if we want when i take a break!
- jevad0
"So...I bought her a gym membership (US$30/month) and suddenly my busy evenings have been quiet. "
lol
- CyBrainX0
Nice move, Recycle. I'll remember that if I can ever get some freelance work.
My girl of three months is very patient so far though.
- bull0
Try this.
I like my work more than I like you, now fuck off!