One way to support your partner is to just be there when he or she is playing. Showing up to gigs when they are in town and when you have the opportunity to do so to lets your partner know that you support his or her art. That doesn't mean you need to come to every show. In fact, sometimes it's good to develop your own interests and spend time with other people. While you want to show your support for your partner, practice is usually not the place to do it. Practice can be awkward and frustrating for the band, and they need to be working out problems, not trying to impress you. Unless you're specifically invited, it's probably best to skip it. Plus, it probably won't be that exciting for you. That is, your partner will probably want to go on tour. If that's the case, you may need to stay at home, especially if everyone is crammed into a tiny van while on the road. It's the band's job to be out there and having an extra person around can make things uncomfortable. Unless there's plenty of room or you take your own car, you probably should skip it. When it comes to musicians, many of them are working hard for their art but not making a lot of money. That doesn't mean your partner should expect you to support him or her. However, you may need to be understanding when it comes to things like expensive dates or gifts. In other words, you may not be able to do expensive things for a few years, or if you do, you may need to provide some extra funds on your end to make it happen. Bandmates spend a great deal of time together, and they form close bonds. You may find yourself a bit jealous of those relationships. While that's perfectly natural, it's important to realize that whatever your partner shares with his or her bandmates, it doesn't take away from the relationship you have with your partner. On the other hand, because you are associated with the band, you may find you have a built-in group of people that you can develop friendships with.
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One-sentence summary -- Show up when you can. Skip the practices. Give your partner the space he or she needs. Be understanding about money. Accept his or her bandmates will be close friends.

The partnership agreement should have been drafted before the formation of the partnership. It spelled out the different powers and duties of each partner. It should also have explained how a partner could withdraw from the partnership. Look for the "buy-sell" agreement. This agreement will stipulate the conditions surrounding a partner's exit. For example, the buy-sell agreement may state the price the partnership will pay to buy out a partner's share, who may buy the share, and what situations can trigger the buyout. If you no longer have your copy of the partnership agreement, ask the other partners for a copy of theirs, or get a copy from whoever is the custodian of the partnership records. You should meet with an attorney if you want to leave a partnership. An experienced business law attorney can help you understand state law and the limits of the partnership agreement. To find an experienced business lawyer, you can visit your state's bar association website, which should run a referral service. Be sure to meet with your own lawyer and not a lawyer for the partnership. An attorney owes a duty of loyalty to its client. If the partnership has retained a lawyer, then that lawyer already owes a duty of loyalty to the partnership, not to you. Accordingly, you should seek out your own attorney in case disagreements arise between you and the other partners. Before talking with the other partners about leaving, you should consider the state of the business. For example, you should consider what contracts, liens, mortgages, or other personal agreements you are personally responsible for. Also consider how much the business is worth. If the partnership dissolves, the partners will receive their share of the assets and liabilities according to their ownership interest in the partnership. You could have the partnership appraised. You can do this by hiring a business valuation service, which can be found on the internet. However, be aware that hiring someone to value the business will tip off the other partners that you intend to leave. You might not want them to suspect that you desire to leave until you have firmly made up your mind.
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One-sentence summary -- Find the partnership agreement. Meet with a lawyer. Assess the state of the business.

To get the greatest benefit from the cabbage soup diet you need to be able to stick to it for the full week. This is first and foremost a question of willpower and commitment, but there are things that you can do to help give yourself the best chance. Having a clear plan for your diet, with your meals organised in advance, will help you stick to it. Organisation and planning are crucial for any weight loss programme. Any gaps in the plan or uncertainties about what you should be eating could easily lead to you slipping from the programme. Having a prominent and detailed meal plan will help you take control of the diet and track your progress. If you are dieting you will be paying close attention to what you eat, but don't forget about the calories contained in what you drink. Alcoholic drinks in particular are loaded with calories and you would be undoing all your good work if you don't cut out the alcohol while you diet. This also applies for sugary soda drinks. You might not immediately associate what you drink with your weight, but it's a crucial element that you shouldn't overlook. Drinking lots of water throughout will keep you hydrated as well as helping to control your appetite. Undertaking the diet will result in you not getting proper nutrition for a week, so you may begin to feel tired and weak. It's important that you take steps to maintain your overall health while you are dieting. One way to help you consume nutrients while sticking to the diet is to take a multivitamin tablet daily. This is a quick and easy way to help you maintain a reasonable intake of the nutrients you need to keep your body functioning well. Given the severity of the diet it is unlikely that you will have the energy to do strenuous exercise, but try to maintain a reasonable level of gentle physical activity. For example, go for a casual walk in the evening. If you feel too tired or lethargic then reconsider the diet and replace it with a more balanced approach to healthy eating and exercise. One of the elements of the diet that make it easier to stick to is its short duration. You might find it easier to stick to a severe diet for a week than a more balanced one for longer, although for long-term results a more balanced approach is far more beneficial. If you do find yourself struggling to stick to diet and the prospect of another bowl of cabbage soup is hard to take, try to stay positive. Visualise the end day getting closer all the time and tick off each mealtime with a flourish. It is an achievement to get to the end of the week so you should be proud of your willpower and commitment. Now to see lasting benefits adopt a balanced diet and take regular exercise.
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Stick to the diet. Don't forget liquid calories. Maintain your health while dieting. Keep positive during the diet.