Men in a relationship with an independent woman often find it a challenge to know how to connect with, support and love her in a way that strengthens the bond. We often struggle with balancing our masculine energy, instinct and ego that tells us that we need to be the hunter, provider, protector and leader. Our confidence and sense of security is tied into feeling needed.
So how can a man love an independent woman and still feel like a man? By no longer accepting what he's been programmed to believe about male and female roles and seeing her as his equal partner in life. By admiring her strength and courage and giving her the respect, acceptance and trust that she's earned and deserves.
She has fought hard to stand up for herself and her right to live the life that she wants, how she wants. A way of life that gives her the freedom to be herself and do what makes her happy. She doesn't want to be told what to do, how to feel or need permission from anyone. She is free and if you really love her, you will support her so that she always feels that way. The easier that you make it for her to love, respect and value herself, the more she will love, respect and value you.
Trust is what unlocks the door to her heart, consistency is what keeps the door open and the more that you show that you trust her, the more she will want to reward that trust.
A loving relationship is not based on dependency, control or deception, it's built on a foundation of mutual love, trust and respect. A strong woman wants to be with a strong man, a man who doesn't live in fear but lives in love. Confidence is sexy; insecurity and weakness are not.
If you want to love an independent woman, then you need to be an independent man. A man who is not afraid of being vulnerable with his feelings, and confident enough to let her come to him when she wants him. If you stop trying to make her need you, she will show you how much she wants you.
-Joel Clemons
Art: myrtleandmossphotography
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