Independent Women

Be an independent woman in all areas of your life. I can never understand why we as women have decided to change the game, be bosses and leaders in the board room, and take the lead in our corporate lives, but still live by these traditional  old school rules when it comes to dating.


We are bound by unrealistic expectations, outdated notions and advice that could only exist in another time, but we won't break free from those restraints.


In our careers, we choose to break free from the norm. Speak up for ourselves and blow up the box that corporate America has kept us in for so long. We don't put up with things we may have in the past, but we aren't afraid to take a chance or lead when others may not follow. 


However, when it comes to men we still hold true to these archaic notions, which quite frankly, haven't stood the test of time. This of course doesn't mean settle for less than you deserve or put up with anything disrespectful, but switch it up, do things differently for a change.


I've had lots of conversations with friends and family who are so concerned with these rules we've allowed to guide us for so many decades, that they can't get out of their own way to fully understand if a relationship is even viable.


We hold ourselves to these ridiculous out-dated ideas and even worse, we hold the men to antiquated expectations and are disappointed when we don't find love.


Do yourself a favor, let go. Let go of what has been passed down from generation to generation, the rules and old wives tales, and just trust your gut. Hold true to your identity, and what makes you happy. Draw your own conclusions about what you will and won't put up with and make your own way. Be smart, but take some risks. 


What's that saying...follow your heart but take your brain just in case? It's ok to do things differently, you may find an ease and freedom that you've never felt before. It may open your eyes to a different kind of guy. You may find love in an unexpected place. 


So go ahead and date outside the box! 

Author: Randi