What Exactly Is a Female-Led Relationship (FLR)?

Female-led relationships (frequently abbreviated as “FLR”) are becoming increasingly common in many cultures. In a female-led relationship, as you might expect, the woman takes on the dominant position, with the man taking a more submissive role that has, traditionally and for many, many years, been seen as the female role.

In such a partnership, the woman makes all or most of the decisions within the relationship, exerts more authority, and holds more power in the relationship. It is, of course, not unusual for couples to appoint one partner or another to manage finances. Often it’s simply the one who’s best at it or who likes to do it, regardless of gender.

Mildly Female-Led Relationships

In this relationship, the couple may appear to have fairly balanced roles, but on closer inspection, the woman is calling a lot of the shots a lot of the time.

As you would expect, in this type of relationship, the woman has a moderate level of power and responsibility and will tend to take on more of the major household decisions, including how the household income is spent, saved, and invested.

Moderately Female-Led Relationships

In these relationships, the woman tends to have total control and shows extreme dominance, often not asking for or considering any input from her partner.

Extremely Female-Led Relationships

It is, of course, never fair to individuals to make generalizations based on gender. Some people are good with money, and some people are terrible at making financial decisions, regardless of their gender.

Are There Advantages to a Female-Led Relationship When It Comes to Finances?

Research shows that overall, women are more financially responsible than men, more likely to stick to a budget, and less likely to spend on impulse purchases.

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