Is this enough?

[columbia1]

My boyfriend has his own business, but lately, I wonder about that. He doesn't seem to have many clients. He does things like setup LinkedIn profiles and create Facebook pages, he has his own website - but nothing seems to come from this. They are barely maintained, created and then pushed aside. I wonder about his ability to get his business off the ground and be successful - I'm not sure if he knows how to do that. He does make money - he doesn't have many bills to pay for work as much as he takes in everything he earns that doesn't go to food, living expenses, etc. - but I feel (as someone who works in business) that he could do more to create a bigger and more positive presence on the Internet to generate business. I don't want to butt my nose in where it doesn't belong because he hasn't asked my opinion, but I am concerned because I don't think he will achieve long-term success if he doesn't make more substantial efforts to get his business on the radar of the world beyond those people he is friends with or worked with?

[january2011]

Perhaps it's "enough" as he defines it. From what you've written, he makes enough to cover his bills and maintains a relationship with you.

 

Unless his business and financial situation have a negative impact upon your relationhip other than your perception/opinion that he's not doing "enough" as you define it, I think that you should let him be and trust that he knows what he's doing.

 

Otherwise, find a business owner boyfriend whose business acumen matches your perception of what business acumen looks like.

[turnera]

Personally, I wouldn't date someone without a lot of drive. But that's just me. And my DD21, who flat out tells guys that if they aren't getting at least a Bachelors degree she won't even date them.

 

I would definitely bring it up to him, as it may affect whether you remain attracted to him.