#107: 5 Rules You Need to Break Immediately

The rules women were taught to follow about being agreeable, easy, and chosen were never designed for their freedom or power. Hilary calls out the quiet conditioning many women absorb early in life about how to be lovable and acceptable. Be agreeable. Be low maintenance. Be the woman who gets chosen. These messages shape how women show up in dating, relationships, and work. Hilary challenges that script and asks a powerful question: who benefits when women stay small and compliant? In this episode, Hilary introduces five bold new rules for women that challenge outdated expectations. Instead of performing for approval or trying to be easy, she invites women to question the invisible rules they follow and stop abandoning themselves to keep the peace. What changes when you stop worrying about being liked and start honoring what you actually want? Hilary also reframes the labels women are taught to fear. Being difficult. Saying no. Taking up space. Having standards. These traits are not flaws. They signal self-respect and clarity. Her message is simple and direct: the moment a woman stops playing by rules that were never designed for her freedom is the moment she begins to take her power back. Episode Highlights: The invisible rules women were taught to follow Why questioning social expectations is the first power move Why being called “difficult” can actually be a good thing The power of saying no and protecting your time and energy Learning to receive without shrinking or deflecting Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Breaking Free From Societal Rules That Keep Women Small 02:14 Five New Rules for Women 06:29 The Power of Being Difficult 08:50 How To Become Uncontrollable In Relationships 09:45 The Power Of Saying No And Protecting Your Energy 11:36 Learning to Take Up Space ✨ I’m Hilary Silver, LCSW, former psychotherapist turned master coach and founder of Ready for Love. I help high-achieving women show up in love as confidently as they do in their careers. 💡 Through this podcast, I share my WOMAN-centered, SELF-centered approach—time-tested methods that blend psychology, brain science, relationship skills, and no-BS dating advice. 🎙️ Since 2017, we’ve helped over 10,000 women with a 98% success rate, making Ready for Love the #1 program in the world for women who’ve tried everything else. ✨ Ready to stop repeating the same patterns and finally create the love you deserve?  🎯 Watch my free masterclass to learn the proven 4-step Ready for Love Method: https://readyforloveinc.com/masterclass 💬 Apply for a free Love Breakthrough Call with my team: https://readyforloveinc.com/apply Hilary’s Substack: https://readyforlove.substack.com/podcast Subscribe for additional insights and reflections from the podcast. OneSkin: Science-Backed Skincare That Simplifies Everything ✨ 15% off with longevity-driven formulas powered by the OS-1 peptide Use code READYFORLOVE at oneskin.co/readyforlove AquaTru: Ultra-Pure Water You Can Actually Trust 20% Off Your Countertop Purifier Use Promo Code: READY at AquaTru.com