A woman’s perceived power in a relationship greatly depends on her confidence in that relationship and how the man in that relationship perceives it. If she has the confidence to walk away at a moment’s notice when he does not live up to her standards or ideals, then she has the “perceived power”. Consistent dates and phone calls are just a few of the gifts she is rewarded in return. Men who bring “baggage” to the relationship will have less power in that relationship and be more willing to negotiate with her to fulfill her standards and expectations. This type of power does not have to be a bad thing and when both parties involved come to the relationship with the common goal of love and long term commitment, they may be able to live a long and happy life together.
