Do You Have Equality in Your Relationship?
by Leo Ryan, the Equal Relationship Guy
Many of you who read the above headline may very well think it is a question that is no longer needed or useful, as it is irrelevant and not related to the present time.
It is possible you think all the changes required have taken place and inequality in marriage and relationships refers to a bygone era.
So much so that certain terms that were used in the past to refer to a hope or ambition of achieving something, are now met with ridicule and disdain.
One such term is feminism, which meant advocating for equality. Of course in the heyday of the so-called women’s movement of the sixties and seventies, the term had other inferences for some as it was a threat to the existing state of affairs and was considered to be revolutionary.
Now it is often a term of derision and many women want to distance themselves from such a word. This is unfortunate as such a process, in my view, has led to a backlash or a strong reaction by a large number of people to the process of achieving equality.
So much so in my view that it has become an obstacle to advancement. Many would claim things are different now as there are many women in positions of power and other prestigious positions.
It is interesting to note when looked into, that the numbers are miniscule and pay is not equal in many positions. I heard recently that of the presenters of a morning television program the man is paid $1m and the woman $700,000 for doing the same job.
When we consider marriages and relationships, surveys have been carried out on a regular basis that indicate women overwhelmingly carry the burden of the domestic and parental responsibilities.
I find it fascinating that whenever any reference is made in the media to anything to do with young children, it is always only women or mothers who are referred to.
In my more than twenty plus years working as a counsellor and dealing primarily with marriage and relationship issues, I have learnt so much and have a lot to offer in terms of resolving conflicts between couples.
I am aware that many women, particularly those together with men who are 40 plus, are often fed up, frustrated, resentful and not very satisfied, yet find it difficult to put their finger on exactly why they feel this way.
The fact that statistics indicate 1 in 3 first marriages and 2 in 3 second marriages end in divorce, indicate there is a huge problem that needs to be addressed.
I have lost count of the number of women I have seen as clients who have been in relationships with several men and ask themselves the question “how come I attract these sort of men”, as if there is something wrong with them. My usual response is “it is difficult to avoid”, and emphasise it has nothing to do with them.
I have many ideas to share that can make all the difference leading to a transformation of your life.
I am offering a free twenty minute session on the phone with anyone who would like to take up my offer. This can be done by contacting me by email at leo@TheEqualRelationshipGuy.com and include a telephone number. I will contact to arrange a suitable time. You can also find out more information by going to my website:
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