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    Question for you

    If you were in a partnership with someone and after 12 years you did not see any return on investment what would you do?
    If you had done everything in your power to yield higher returns but saw nothing for your efforts after 12 years of working, what would you do?
    if you was considering leaving would it make a difference if you took a vow to never leave your partner? What if you made the vow to God? Does that make it difference?

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    If it was done as an investment, its time to get out.

    If it was done for friendship then stay if you can afford to.

    If its causing you financial hardship, run fast.
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    Mine lasted almost 28 years (~10 of which were pretty good)...

    We're better friends now than when we were married.

    If you're both miserable; you can either keep being that way, or you can make a change.

    YMMV
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    So who's thinking about divorce?
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    Either your word is good or it isn’t.

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    ROI is a business term, I'm thinking you don't have a grip on personal relationships.
    Why don't you consider doing some soul searching. It's actually not about you.

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    Is the OP talking about a financial partnership in a business, or a marriage? I assumed it's a business partnership, because a marriage should have no such expectations.

    IMO, if your business isn't making money in 2-3 years, shut that mutha down!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BOATS View Post
    So who's thinking about divorce?
    This^^^^
    You gotta do everything you can to make it work. Find some middle ground.

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    IMO, if your business isn't making money in 2-3 years, shut that mutha down!


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    If this is about marriage it isn't about a return on the investment, it's about the partnership. I won't break that vow.
    If it's about business, first thing you need to do is talk to your partner. They could feel the same exact way about the business. The vow to God would be something between you and him, he will let you know

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    Why don't you call it like it is? You are unhappy in your marriage and want to know if you should get out. Only one that can answer that question is you.

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    If the words the OP used is describing a marriage the decision has already been made.....
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    If you are talking marriage, then SHE can probably do better. If you are talking business, then YOU can probably do better
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    12 years is a looong time without any return. It is NOT going to change. I would take my losses now and get a fresh start. Is the Really any losses ?? It is Hard to change but when deep inside you know it's Right, It will clear your head and you will find freedom.Investments, Jobs,Old friends and relationships > When you make that decision, you need the drive and determination to go forward.

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    You can only make it better if both parties are committed to change. If it is one sided or half hearted it will never improve.
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    "Whenever there is doubt, there is no doubt."

    You already know what you want to do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BassinJax View Post
    If you were in a partnership with someone and after 12 years you did not see any return on investment what would you do?
    If you had done everything in your power to yield higher returns but saw nothing for your efforts after 12 years of working, what would you do?
    if you was considering leaving would it make a difference if you took a vow to never leave your partner? What if you made the vow to God? Does that make it difference?
    1) Discuss a new approach
    2) Discuss a new approach
    3) Absolutely. That's beyond a partnership.

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    Marriage and business are a lot alike. It's all about communication and working together to attain your goals. Without both it's hard to succeed.
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    Your word has to mean something or not! That is the question you have to answer yourself. A vow to God, you better look inside yourself on this one!!!!
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