by Gladys Diaz

Why is it that some of the most successful, powerful women struggle when it comes to relationships?  Whether it’s the CEO who can’t seem to make time to date or the entrepreneur who is a pro at networking and getting new clients, but can’t seem to connect with her husband, there are certain characteristics and behaviors that successful women bring into relationships that just don’t work.

Now, let me be clear (because I’m sure some of you just got triggered by that last sentence!), I’m not saying that in order to have a successful relationship you can’t be successful in your career or business.  What I am saying is that some of the actions we take in the workplace that propel us to higher levels of success simply do not work when it comes to building an intimate, passionate romantic relationship.

Why?  Because the goals we have in business and the goals for romance are completely different!

At work, we are focused on making the sale, finishing the project, meeting the bottom line, and getting others to help us do that by letting them know what needs to be done, by when, and how it must be done.  If not, there are consequences to pay, including demotions, getting written up, or getting fired.

Now take that same attitude of mind into a relationship, and now you’re telling your date, husband or boyfriend, when he needs to do, by when, and how… And, by the way, there will be hell to pay if it’s not done your way and by the time you expected it!

So, what can a woman do so that she can experience success in both her work life and her love life?  Watch this video of an interview between Dawn Maslar of LearnHowtoFindLove.com and me, where we discuss the challenges that successful women face and what we can do to transition from being “The Invincible Woman” at work and “The Irresistible Woman” in our love lives!

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