Female-Led Relationships (FLR): A Complete Guide

This article was co-authored by Moshe Ratson, MFT, PCC and by wikiHow staff writer, Amber Crain. Moshe Ratson is the Executive Director of spiral2grow Marriage & Family Therapy, a coaching and therapy clinic in New York City. Moshe is an International Coach Federation accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC). He received his MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College. Moshe is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF).

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If you're interested in challenging traditional gender roles in romantic or sexual partnerships, a female-led relationship (FLR) might be for you. In FLR, the woman is the dominant partner and the man takes on a more submissive role. But how exactly does this relationship dynamic work and how can you explore it in a healthy way? We're here to help! In this article, we'll explain everything you need to know about FLR including the different types, important rules, and how you can make this dynamic work for you. Read on for our complete guide.