Michelle Caicedo

According to research from Harvard Business Review, couples who go into business together often start off strong because they share a vision and motivation. But over time, if personal and professional lines aren't clearly drawn, tensions can creep in and chip away at both the relationship and the business.

Now more than ever, many of us collaborate with people from different cultural backgrounds—whether in remote teams or international offices. And while that brings tons of opportunities to learn and grow, it also comes with its fair share of challenges.

I know, I know — the COVID period feels like it happened centuries ago (five years, to be exact), and we’re all ready to move on. But...