Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on November 11, 2017. Hey, lovely people! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to another powerful episode of Relationship Theory on Impact Theory, where we dig into the heart of what makes relationships tick. Today, Tom and I are super thrilled to be jumping into a topic that's all about balance, empowerment, and understanding different perspectives within relationships. This episode is all about diving into roles like the housewife versus the breadwinner and how these dynamics affect relationships. We’re answering your burning questions and giving you practical tools to navigate these roles with love and respect. Join Tom and me as we start with a fun "Would You Rather" segment, spark conversation about financial transparency, and explore why truly understanding and valuing each partner’s contribution is pivotal. I really want to emphasize the empowerment that comes from being open and clear in what you bring to the table, whether you're the one working outside the home or managing everything inside. We'll go into detail about how couples can create a partnership based on equality, regardless of who's bringing in the cash. Plus, let's talk communication! How can we better express what we need from our partners without feeling guilty or sidelined? And how do we manage those heated moments when emotions are high? Before we wrap up, we'll give you a takeaway challenge to try out in your own relationship. If today’s episode resonates with you, please drop a review, subscribe, and share it with your loved ones. Together, we can keep these essential discussions rolling! SHOWNOTES: 00:00 Welcome to Relationship Theory: Diving into Partner Dynamics 00:01:08 Would You Rather: The Privacy Dilemma 00:01:38 The Importance of Financial Transparency and Openness 00:01:48 Roles and Communication: Finding Balance in the Relationship 00:05:18 Key Question: Navigating the Stay-at-Home and Breadwinner Dynamic 00:08:31 Defining the Empowerment of Managing Home and Finances 00:20:14 A Listener's Dilemma: The Breadwinner and Relationship Dynamics 00:33:34 Encouraging Action: Empower Your Partner with Love 00:44:05 Managing Heated Moments: Our Go-To Communication Strategies 00:49:53 Understanding Materialism and Overcoming Guilt 00:56:42 Episode Conclusion and Relationship Takeaway Challenge Let’s stay connected and keep lifting each other up with love and understanding! CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: 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  Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off your first order at https://kettleandfire.com/lisa with code LISA  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa  ********************************************************************** 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. ********************************************************************** Check out Women of Impact featured on FeedSpot's "Top 100 Women Podcasts," and their lists of top podcasts for women empowerment, personal development, and badass females! Explore the lists here. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices