Dear Mallory...Should I leave my Business Partner?

Dear Mallory,

I’ve been working with my business partner for seven years, but the business is becoming increasingly unstable. Our cash flow is more and more unpredictable. Do I stay and work it through, or is this a sign to move on? - Scared Small Business Owner

Dear Scared Small Business Owner,

Don't leave the partnership yet, but don't keep carrying it under the current terms.

Your business feels unstable because the foundation of the partnership has changed, and clarity matters more than loyalty right now.

Your chart shows someone built for long-term commitment, but also someone who needs trust, shared values, and financial stability to thrive.

Current transits suggest this is a season to have the difficult conversation you've been avoiding and determine whether the partnership can be rebuilt on stronger terms.

What to do right now:

✓ Initiate an honest conversation about cash flow, expectations, and shared responsibility.

✓ Define the conditions that would justify staying, and prepare an exit plan if those conditions cannot be met.

Bottom Line: Don't confuse loyalty with obligation.