My mom is a psychologist, so I'll tell you what she told me before I got married: A Native American couple was to get married, and the medicine man came to th

My mom is a psychologist, so I'll tell you what she told me before I got married: A Native American couple was to get married, and the medicine man came to them and said, "There are three of you here: the groom, the bride and death. The relationship you have right now will die. But from its ashes can spring a new relationship. That new relationship will be different, less exciting in some ways, maybe, but deeper and stronger. And that new relationship will die, but from its ashes a new one can spring again. This will go on and on for your lifetime together." Expect that your relationship will change and be prepared to change with it. Expect to forgive the past and expect to discover the future. About balancing work and a new venture, my only advice is to always make clear to her/him that s/he is the first priority. You may have to spend more time with the venture, but it is always number two. And be prepared to continually show, over and over, what you feel is obvious: how much you love them and how important they are to you. Never assume they know. P.S. Congratulations and my warmest wishes for your future together!