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[stevenukd]

Dear Teachers,

1. You can't let petty things get in the way. In our eight years of marriage, my husband and I have had 2 kids, tackled cross-country moves and started 2 businesses and so far so great.

- "get in the way" in this context means "cause trouble for you", right?

Thanks very much!

Stevenukd

[Hotwombat]

I would suggest the following meaning: "You can't let petty things obstruct you."