In a recent podcast episode, I explored a concept that often goes unspoken: a woman should never be the source of a man’s inspiration. And here’s why.
I shared two key reasons.
First, when a man draws his drive and ambition solely from a woman, that energy is often temporary. The moment he no longer feels that spark from her whether due to routine, change, or personal shifts he may begin searching for someone else who gives him that same high. It becomes a cycle of emotional outsourcing.
Second, there’s a dangerous pattern that can emerge: resentment. A man might begin to belittle or devalue the very woman he once placed on a pedestal. Why? Because he may feel misled. Not necessarily by her actions, but by his own unrealistic expectations of who she should be for him.
I understand why this happens. Men are often drawn to women who exude confidence, grace, and a certain ‘golden touch’ the type of woman who makes everything around her seem to thrive. She becomes his motivation.
But here’s the truth: a man should already be grounded in his purpose before entering a relationship. He should already be inspired by his own vision, his own values, his own life. From there, he can seek a partner who is an extension of that, a woman who mirrors his energy, matches his mindset, and stands as his equal.