So I think just making sure that your partner does know your goals.

And even if it's to the extent of like, hey, this is what I want.

If anybody tries to question why we're going to have this kind of bird, I need you to be able to explain why.

So that they're not receiving pushback.

And so that doesn't even create fear within your partner because your

partner needs to be just as positive and encouraging going into it as you are.

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