I Was Raised to Be a ‘Good Wife’—How Gender Roles Almost Ruined Our Relationship | Lisa & Tom Bilyeu (Relationship Theory)

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Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on July 19, 2017. What up, homies! It's your girl Jewel, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where we dive into the nitty-gritty and come out stronger than ever. Today, I've got an absolutely fire episode lined up with none other than Tom Bilyeu, my co-host and the relentless force behind Impact Theory!We're tackling a topic that's close to my heart and sure to resonate with so many of you: gender norms and how they silently suffocate our relationships. If you've ever felt boxed in or pressured to fit into stereotypical roles, this conversation is your lifeline.In this episode, Tom and I break down why traditional gender roles often hold us back and how effective communication can tear down those walls. We're unpacking everything from practical advice on working out relationship differences to inspiring ways to fuel each other's ambitions without compromising your own dreams. It’s time to flip the script on outdated norms and set a new standard for thriving partnerships.So grab your pen and that notebook of yours because Tom Bilyeu is here to share groundbreaking insights on creating a badass, balanced relationship that defies societal expectations.SHOWNOTES 00:00:00 Welcome to Relationship Theory 00:00:42 Opening Thoughts on Time Together 00:01:26 Importance of Proximity in Relationships 00:02:02 How to Deal with Differences 00:03:17 Rules of Engagement 00:07:38 Working Out and Communication 00:12:09 Question Game to Grow Closer 00:16:04 Surprising Traits and Honesty 00:20:13 Ambition in Relationships 00:28:21 Understanding Emotional Triggers 00:36:35 Apologies and Honesty in Conflicts 00:43:02 Roles and Responsibilities 00:53:55 Navigating Last Name Dynamics CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSAudible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at https://NetSuite.com/womenNPR Fresh Air: Tune into Fresh Air from NPR to hear some of the most insightful interviews anywhere—wherever you get your podcasts.**********************************************************************Join Tom live on his Twitch stream. He’s live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu**********************************************************************Listening to Women of Impact on Amazon Music is about as easy as it gets. You can listen on the app, which is super freaking easy to navigate, or you can just ask my homie, Alexa. it's that simple. So if you're ready, my homie, to be a freaking badass, then listen and follow Women of Impact on Amazon Music.**********************************************************************FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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