How people balance being in love with their art and being in love with actual people, all while going to the gym and making an income.

First and foremost, it is a direct mathematical equation-- find ways to get paid for your art. The business however, often comes hard for the artist. Find people to deal with the business for you. Then, of course, where money matters so does trust. Find a girlfriend to manage your art and money and bedroom. Find Meredith!