On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Are Men Less Attracted to Successful Women?


Listen Later

Have you ever felt like success affected your dating life?

Have you ever felt judged for your level of ambition?

Today, Jay addresses the insecurities some men may feel when partnered with highly driven women, shedding light on societal conditioning and personal growth. discusses how societal expectations traditionally placed men in provider roles, which can lead to an unease when faced with a partner who exemplifies drive and independence.

Jay also delves into recent studies, such as the "Clooney Effect," showing that most men actually value intelligence and confidence in their partners. By examining these narratives, Jay dispels myths that successful women are inherently intimidating to men. Instead, he encourages ambitious women not to diminish their goals but to seek partners who celebrate and complement their journey.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to embrace your ambition without guilt

How to address insecurities in your relationship

How to balance mutual respect and personal ambition

How to seek partners who uplift, not compete

How to identify and avoid unhealthy relationship roles

True partnership means valuing each other's journey, working through insecurities together, and building a foundation where both people can grow freely and authentically.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:49 Are Men Less Attracted to Successful Women?

05:15 Men Have Had to Play the Protective Role

06:48 The Negative Dating Mindset You Should Stop Having

13:04 Have an Understanding of What Both are Pursuing

14:29 Are You Making Your Partner Feel Insecure?

18:29 What Makes You a Healthy Partner?

21:04 Respect Each Other’s Ambitions

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

On Purpose with Jay ShettyBy iHeartPodcasts

  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7

4.7

25,594 ratings


More shows like On Purpose with Jay Shetty

View all
Love Life With Matthew Hussey by Matthew Hussey

Love Life With Matthew Hussey

2,672 Listeners

The Mindset Mentor by Rob Dial

The Mindset Mentor

13,550 Listeners

The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes

The School of Greatness

21,180 Listeners

Oprah's Super Soul by Oprah

Oprah's Super Soul

31,786 Listeners

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett by DOAC

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

8,405 Listeners

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee by Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

3,754 Listeners

Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

Huberman Lab

29,182 Listeners

Dear Gabby by Gabby Bernstein

Dear Gabby

6,084 Listeners

Jillian on Love by Jillian Turecki | QCODE

Jillian on Love

1,394 Listeners

The Daily Motivation by Lewis Howes

The Daily Motivation

918 Listeners

The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

The Mel Robbins Podcast

19,815 Listeners

The Jamie Kern Lima Show by Jamie Kern Lima

The Jamie Kern Lima Show

2,610 Listeners

A Really Good Cry by iHeartPodcasts

A Really Good Cry

281 Listeners

The Oprah Podcast by Harpo

The Oprah Podcast

1,743 Listeners

Aspire with Emma Grede by Emma Grede | Audacy

Aspire with Emma Grede

618 Listeners