Being independent is high on the list of many women. Taking care of yourself, not feeling like you need a man or anyone to give you value or level up is freeing and super empowering. Women have been singing about being independent since Destiny’s Child made it an anthem you can dance to. But, how does being independent fit in when you want to be cared for, and you want to feel protected, or be rescued from yourself? Does wanting to feel secure and protected by your man jeopardize your independence, and is it an either or situation? Tom and Lisa unpack how being independent isn’t the end all for women that still desire to be cared for and cuddled.

Relationship Theory with Tom and Lisa Bilyeu encourages healthy, loving, life long relationships. Whether you are fresh out of your last relationship, on a break, taking time to heal from a breakup, or looking for ways to strengthen the romance and bond in your current relationship, Tom and Lisa are sharing their 20 years of experience. They’re taking questions and giving relationship advice that will enhance all of your relationships.

SHOW NOTES:

Feel Protected | Lisa on how women can be independent and want to feel protected [0:32]

Feel Good | Tom on why doing what feels good to you is better than staying en vogue [2:29]

Boundaries | Lisa on how having an alpha male to hold boundaries even if you can [6:35]

QUOTES:

“In society now, we’ve put pressure on women to be ‘stand alone,’ like you have to be strong, like, who needs a man, [...] Desiring to have somebody to support you is completely normal.” Lisa Bilyeu [0:42]

“Male or female, they may love the notion of being held and comforted and being supported and taken care of. I promise there’s somebody out there that wants to be a caretaker and there’s somebody out there that wants to be taken care of, and it’s about finding that match.” Tom Bilyeu [6:16]