Sometimes, it’s all about the presentation. Think about it. If you had a business idea that required an investor, wouldn’t you put your best foot forward to make it the

best presentation possible? So why, when it comes to your spouse, are you more in the lane of 'Honey, I’ve got a great idea. I’m going to take out a couple of

grand from our savings, cool?'

What might be causing your wife to shut down is not your idea, but the lack of respect she feels in your approach. Yes, she’s your spouse

but again, she’s also your partner. Present your case in a professional way so that she can consider it from a professional standpoint as much as a personal one.

Let’s stick with the investor example for a moment longer. Six times out 10, you may not immediately wow them. They are going to have some questions, comments or concerns.

Even if internally you might take their hesitance personally, you’re probably not going to let it show, right? Same should go for your wife. Sure, she’s the closest one to

you, so you might be tempted to go on the defensive when she’s not immediately sold. Be open to hearing her out anyway. Some of her questions may be valid

more than critical and could actually help to improve your idea in the long run.

An angle that you might not have considered was to get your wife involved in the idea. If she feels like she can apply some of her skills and abilities

to what you're doing, that she can put in some of her creative ideas to get the ball rolling, her skepticism may suddenly turn into enthusiasm. Why? Because it will

no longer be simply your idea. It will be something that is birthed out of teamwork. And isn’t that what marriage is all about?

Don’t get us wrong. No one is saying that in order to get your wife on your side, you have to be willing to let her totally take over things.

At the same time, be open to compromise. How much time is this new endeavor going to require? Are you going to still be able to help out around the

house? If some major sacrifices are going to have to be made, what plans do you have to make the burden easier on her in the meantime? 

Another reason why your

wife might not be feeling where you’re coming from is because she might think she’ll be the one left holding all of the responsibilities. Be one step ahead of her

by expressing some options you’ve thought of to avoid.

Timing is everything. We’ve heard that before. If after all of this, your wife is still like “Uh-uh”, ask her if it’s the idea itself or the timing. There’s a

pretty big chance that it’s the latter. If so, do some negotiating. What would she like to see happen or be in place before you start to get your idea underway?

Listen, you want to be able to get the agreement of your wife before taking on something new that will potentially affect the entire household. When she’s on board, you

will have her support, her insight and her willingness to help. Three things you will certainly need to see your idea come to full fruition (easier and sooner too!).