If you stop to think about it, having a blog is kind of like being married.  If you’re not married (disclosure: I’m not), you can ask your married friends or just watch any number of the dating and relationship orientated programs on television to find out what it’s like.  So, what exactly are the similarities?

• It might be fun, but it’s also a lot of hard work.  A blog requires regular care and attention.  Leave it lifeless for a long period of time, and it might not recognise you when you come back.
• If you say something you regret, it’s hard to take it back.  You might say something that didn’t mean or you might be misunderstood.  You can recover, but it will take awhile.
• It’s a long haul thing. In other words, its a marathon, not a sprint.
• You have to give it everything you’ve got, but make sure you don’t overextend yourself.  You are important too, and so you need to give it 100% but keep it balanced.  So, if you need some time for yourself, take it.
• Sometimes you will lose your sense of purpose.  You’ll question why you’re doing it in the first place.  That’s to be expected.  Know it’s coming and be prepared to deal with those feelings fairly and rationally.
• There will be good times and bad.  Sometimes, you won’t know what to say.  Sometimes your emotions will get in the way.  It’s all part of the ebb and flow.

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