Balancing Marriage and Passion Projects as a Creative Professional

Marriage is such a fascinating dynamic, especially when you’re deep into a craft like glassblowing or immersed in niche interests like VR and finance. For those of you in creative or demanding fields, how do you and your partner navigate time management and shared priorities? Do you carve out dedicated “project time,” or do you find ways to integrate your passions into your relationship?

I’ve also been curious how do finances play into your marriage when one (or both) of you has unpredictable income streams? Whether it’s art sales, freelance work, or investing, it feels like there’s a constant balancing act between stability and pursuing what you love. Would love to hear how others handle it!

And for the bookworms out there any recommendations on reads that explore marriage through an unconventional lens? Fiction or nonfiction, I’m all ears.