The Telltale Signs of a Toxic Cofounder Relationship
How to know if your business relationship is doomed, according to decades of psychological research.
Co-founder relationships are unique. They come in many different forms, each with distinctive strengths and stressors.
Some founders meet through mutual respect and a desire to design the next product that no-one can live without. Others are long-term friends with shared interests and complementary skills wanting to build a service that doesn’t yet exist. And others are relatives with long-standing histories and family pressures to live up to.
But regardless of how you met and what you’re trying to build, you’re wedded to this person through the ups and downs of an uncertain and ever-evolving economic outlook.
You need trust, teamwork, and excellent communication to overcome the obstacles headed your way.
Unfortunately, most founders feel unable to prioritize the time needed to improve their relationship. With so many hours dedicated to the business, founders often lack the mental and emotional resources to directly address the mounting stress radiating from the imbalance in their most important relationship.
