506 | Every Woman Should Live Alone Atleast Once | What Living Alone Taught Me About Myself: Redefining Independence, and Making Room for the Right Kind of Love

In this episode, Tyra is reflecting on one of the most transformative chapters of her life: living alone.After five years in her apartment, she reflects on how having a space that is completely her own has taught her more than just independence. It’s taught her what she likes, what she needs, what she won’t compromise on, and what she actually wants from a partner.Because the goal of living alone isn’t to prove that you don’t need anybody. It’s to know that you can take care of yourself and still want somebody to do life with.Tyra also talks about dating while living alone, the “single tax,” hyper-independence, and why knowing yourself before sharing your life with someone else can change everything.This week’s Affirmation is: “I trust myself to build a life that feels good to me.”3 Biggest TakeawaysLiving alone teaches you who you are. When you’re not constantly accommodating someone else, you get the space to discover your preferences, routines, boundaries, and what genuinely makes your life feel good. Independence doesn’t mean you don’t want partnership.You can know you’re fully capable of taking care of yourself and still want someone to share life with. The goal isn’t to need nobody—it’s to choose someone because they add to the life you’ve already built.Partnership should require compromise, not self-abandonment.Knowing yourself makes it easier to recognize what you’re willing to compromise on and what you’re not. You should be able to build a life with someone without losing the person you became on your own.Community Connection LinksSign up for the Community Newsletter!: www.tyrathecreative.com/podcastJoin the AFBG Book Club: https://tyrathecreative.myflodesk.com/xkz6bzvn29 Shop the AFBG Merch!: http://tyrathecreative.com/merchLetters From Listeners Form: https://forms.gle/yqwdsBuRBjXQm9Xw7Subscriber Survey: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6ResourcesWhy Every Woman Should Live Alone At Least Once Before Tying the Knot - https://madamenoire.com/745757/live-alone-tying-knot/My New Backsplash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi1X-Jvp8CwShop Tyra’s Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tyrathecreativeHere’s a free trial of ClassPass (with 20 bonus credits!): https://shop.tyrathecreative.com/classpass Listen to Lofi Beats for Deep Focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfBhamgkCww&t=2222s Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk Try the Calm App: https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/ 50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4  Send an Email: affirmationsforblackgirls@gmail.comOur P.O. Box:TYRA MORRISONP.O. BOX 674NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl!Follow Us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/affirmationsforblackgirlsFollow Us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@affirmationsforblackgirlsFollow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@afbg_podcastFollow Us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@affirmationsforblackgirlsThe links above may b