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Why Your Spouse Doesn't Support Your Dreams (Or Do They?)

Why Your Spouse Doesn't Support Your Dreams (Or Do They?)

From CMJJ Headquarters

November 1, 2026

❤️ I thought she was crushing my dreams… until I realized she was helping me build them.

Have you ever been so excited about an idea that you couldn't wait to share it with someone?

And instead of excitement, they give you a hundred reasons why it might not work? 😅

I've been there.

On Coffee Time with Carlos Machado, I shared something personal about the difference between being a dreamer and being a realist.

I'm the dreamer. 💭

I see possibilities, opportunities, and everything that COULD happen.

She's the practical thinker.

She sees the obstacles, the details, and everything that NEEDS to happen.

For a long time, I thought she was throwing cold water on my dreams. I even reached a point where I didn't want to share my ideas anymore.

But eventually, I understood something important.

She wasn't trying to stop me from dreaming. She was helping me figure out how to make those dreams a reality.

And that's a powerful lesson in relationships, marriage, and business.

🎙️ Coffee Time with Carlos Machado

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