It&#x27;s definitely about the words you used, whether I&#x27;m projecting or not. I didn&#x27;t want to assume any ill intent on your side, so I answered in general.<p>Saying that the other party may &#x27;call your bluff&#x27; implies that you&#x27;re attempting to cheat them and hoping they won&#x27;t notice. The word &quot;bluff&quot; is an euphemism for lies and deception. It&#x27;s used positively in poker because the game rules allow it. But in real life &quot;bluffing&quot;, i.e. deceiving and cheating, is frowned upon and often illegal.<p>The OP seems to have a relationship of trust with their partner and I&#x27;m urging him to keep it that way. I also meant it as a general business advice - it&#x27;s important to keep friendly, trust-based relationships with people. Having to constantly look over your shoulder afraid of your co-founder stabbing you in the back, which is when phrase like &quot;them calling your bluff&quot; makes sense, is a lot of unnecessary trouble.