What Does an Equal Relationship Really Look Like? with Tanya Hale

What does it really mean to have an equal relationship? Is it about splitting chores down the middle or something deeper? In this episode, a returning guest Tanya Hale explores what equality truly looks like between partners.

Tanya talks about the idea of equal partnership and how traditional roles and socialization can block true connection. We discuss the "one up, one down" dynamic that can sneak into relationships, how women and men are conditioned to play out certain roles, and why couples often struggle with emotional honesty. Tanya shares how she works with partners—individually at first—to help them take full ownership of their thoughts, feelings, and reactions. We also touch on what it looks like to hold space without fixing, how to create a judgment-free zone, and how comparison keeps us from being authentic.

She explains why showing up whole and confident in yourself is the foundation for being an equal partner. We also talk about the idea of a “relationship circle” and why equality doesn’t mean doing the same things but seeing each other as equal in value.

If you've ever felt like you had to prove your worth in a relationship—or that your needs didn’t matter as much—this conversation will shift how you see partnership. Tune in to learn how to start showing up as an equal, not just in your relationship but in all areas of your life.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• What defines an equal relationship
• How social conditioning affects partnership dynamics
• The “one up” and “one down” concept in relationships
• The impact of religion and culture on gender roles
• Why being whole as an individual matters
• The relationship circle model
• Tanya’s personal story from her first marriage

Resources Mentioned:

• Tanya Hale Website | www.tanyahale.com
• Tanya Hale Facebook | www.facebook.com/tanyahaleldslifecoaching
• Tanya Hale Instagram | @tanyahaleldslifecoaching
• Tanya Hale Podcast | Intentional Living with Taya Hale

BEST MOMENTS

“Equal relationships means that I can look my partner in the eye and say, you are my equal in every way.

“Me showing up in a relationship, not having wants and needs because I don’t want to be needy… is destructive to the relationship.”

“We can’t even start to build a healthy relationship if we are not equals.”

“Our worth is all the same. Do we contribute to the world in different ways? Absolutely. But that does not equate to our value.” 

“You don’t have to compete with that. Because you're you.”

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com 
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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