Ross beamed as he sat across from me explaining how his relationship with his girlfriend of two years had made all the difference in navigating the challenging path of an actor. "It's great to have someone to come home to and talk to. She listens and is so supportive of what I'm going through."
I can't tell you the number of actors I've met over the years who were convinced being in a committed relationship would sabotage their dreams of becoming a working actor. "I'm too ambitious," I heard one friend say. "It'd be too hard to balance," another argued.
The truth is, the closer I look, the more I'm convinced that being in a loving and supportive relationship is an advantage...a significant one.
Having a support group at home where you can productively air your setbacks, celebrate your victories, and even work together to strategize how you can be at your best is a game-changer. Even my friends who once believed otherwise are finally starting to come around.
The trick is to find that right person of course, but once you do you'll be amazed at who you become and what you can accomplish together.
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