Matthew Smith

Something I’ve never talked about publicly: I got divorced three years ago. I hear from a lot of guys going through marital issues or divorce now. I don’t pretend to know what’s right for anyone else’s marriage or life. But when someone asks how to get through it, my advice is pretty consistent: I’m not pro-divorce (the opposite, actually). But if you’re going through it, there’s a lot of good life on the other side. You might not see it yet. That’s okay. Be kind to yourself. Ask for help! Don’t suffer in silence. I had lots of people in my corner. One person in particular, @pinpulleddrmf, deserves a special thank you for the countless hours of conversation and support. If you have kids, keep showing up. Give them love, stability, and room to have their own feelings. If they’re okay, you’ll be fine! Put your energy into what you can control: your choices, your words, and the parent and person you want to be. Focusing on fairness or anything you can’t control is total waste of time. Three years later, my life is filled with lots of love and happiness and I’m grateful for the life I’m building and pumped about what’s ahead. And for the entrepreneurs reading this: give your life outside work the same care and attention you give your business. I know you don’t believe me, but it CAN happen to you! Make time for your relationships. Have the tough conversations. Ask for support before you feel like you need it. It might be too late! Being able to handle a lot doesn’t mean you have to handle everything alone. If you’re in the thick of it right now, I’m rooting for you. You’re going to be OK! 🫡