11 Traits Of A High-Value Woman

The number of single households has risen at a continuous rate over the last few decades. In 2021, there were 37.8 million single households in the US, showing that many individuals choose to live and work without a partner. Many women decide to put their well-being, career, and themselves above finding a partner. A study in Australia found that 76% of women reported being satisfied with a single life, contrasted with 67% of men. 

Many women have freedom, independence, and opportunities that were undreamt of over a decade ago, which can bring a sense of personal power and value. The term “high-value woman” is often used to describe women who lean into their individual capacity, see themselves as valuable, and have safe ideas of healthy relationships. A woman identifying with this term may know what she wants and who she is and feels ambitious in achieving her goals. She may also feel that she does not need a relationship to make her feel “complete.” 

Understanding the concept of a high-value woman and how it might apply to your life can help you improve your self-esteem and understanding of romantic relationships.

What is a high-value woman? 

Through safe relationship patterns, a secure attachment style, positive self-esteem, and an understanding of worth, those who identify with the term may feel that their value can also bring value to their relationships. 

The term is not a placeholder to describe a woman’s value to others. Although her attributes may be beneficial and sought out by others, high-value expresses a high self-esteem and a desire to better oneself and understand one’s own value before seeking others. Note that a “high-value woman” can have any sexual orientation and does not refer to the value a man places on a woman.  

11 traits of a high-value woman

There are a few traits that a high-value woman may find in herself, including the following. 

Knowing your worth 

Knowing your worth can be a trait of assigning a high value to yourself. Self-worth can come from many places. Feeling valuable outside of a relationship is one way a woman might feel this way. For many, only feeling worthy by being romantically or sexually desirable is a trait of low self-esteem and could indicate an underlying mental health concern. Feeling valuable no matter how others see you can showcase self-respect and mental health. 

Self-love 

A high-value woman may feel positive about her body, personality, and intelligence. Setting high standards for your relationships, career, and life path can be one way to showcase your self-love and belief in yourself. In relationships, if someone treats you unkindly or without love, your self-love may help you know when it would benefit you to leave. Often, those with self-love seek out other individuals who consider themselves high value for a healthy relationship dynamic. 

Kind and compassionate 

One of the potential traits of a high-value woman is understanding the power of compassion. If you identify as a high-value woman, you might find yourself displaying kindness to everyone you encounter, whether toward a bus driver or your close friends. Others might tell you that you exude warmth, radiating compassion wherever you go. 

Because a high-value woman often knows the value and connectedness of living beings, she is present with all and treats those around her with a gentle, loving-kindness. She may treat animals with care and show empathy to those struggling. All her relationships may be based on a healthy respect for others. 

Commitment to growth 

You might consider yourself a high-value woman if you value personal growth and strive to be the best version of yourself every day. You might believe in being well-rounded and pursuing wholehearted living with a passion, always moving forward. 

Many high-value women find themselves intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually stable and are unafraid to seek support to achieve well-being. As growth can be a crucial part of change, a high-value woman might spend time reading books, being updated on current affairs, watching films, listening to music, traveling, and immersing herself in art. She may try to expand her knowledge and learn something new every day. 

Self-aware and empathetic

A high-value woman may be aware of how her thoughts, words, and behaviors affect others. She may understand that how you speak and communicate with others can significantly impact what is said. In addition, she may possess emotional intelligence and respect her feelings and thoughts without judgment. 

Self-awareness and self-empathy may pave the way for empathy for others. As she supports herself and feels whole in her life, a high-value woman might give to others and feel rested, cared for, and open to social connection. She may communicate effectively with and understand other people, build and encourage others when she senses they need it, and accept people as they are. 

Maturity 

A high-value woman may feel mature and understand her place in the world without feeling the need to one-up others or gain reassurance to feel valuable. Instead of partaking in behaviors that may hurt herself or others, she may dedicate herself to self-care, healthy lifestyle changes, and seeking support when needed. 

She may not engage in behaviors that don’t align with her values or desires. She may also know that other people’s ideas of what makes her “high value” are not necessarily actual unless she feels that way about herself. In addition, she may practice healthy relationship patterns by allowing others to leave when needed and leaving relationships when they do not serve her. 

Openness 

If you identify as a high-value woman, you might be someone who feels open about your thoughts and feelings. Studies show that suppressing emotions can cause poor emotional and physical health, so being able to identify and express emotions can be beneficial. You may feel able to ask for what you want or set boundaries when you’ve been disrespected or need changes to be made. Doing so may show genuineness, authenticity, and vulnerability.

Passion 

Living a life aligned with one’s purpose, goals, and values can show passion. If you identify as a high-value woman, you may seek pursuits that make you feel passionate, excited, and happy. You may live a life of abundance and accept your own definition of what makes life worth living. When setbacks occur, you may use them to gain motivation and meaning in your life. Being a high-value woman can mean unapologetically loving what you do and who you are while taking full responsibility for your happiness and well-being.

Class 

Classiness may have a different definition for each person. For many, classiness is confidence in gender expression, personality, and intelligence. For others, it may mean being honest, trustworthy, and traditional. No matter how you define classiness, this trait may be one of a high-value woman. Classiness can often involve refusing to put down other women or bullying others.  

Self-care 

A high-value woman may take care of herself emotionally, spiritually, and physically. She may be committed to health by nourishing her body with water and food, exercising, and presenting herself to the world in a way that makes her feel confident. She may value her downtime and place high importance on her self-care routine. She may also treat her body lovingly with care and kindness. 

Vulnerability 

If you feel you are a high-value woman, you may know that vulnerability isn’t being weak, needy, or taking too much. Vulnerability often involves being emotionally brave, even when it feels risky or scary. 

Being vulnerable can mean allowing yourself to be transparent and authentic with the people you love and giving them the space to do the same. Instead of allowing fear to drive your decisions in relationships, you may rather risk disappointment or fear to achieve connection, intimacy, and trust.

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Counseling options for self-esteem

Having the above 11 traits could signify that you identify with the term “high-value woman.” However, if you do not experience the above 11 traits or struggle with some of them, you don’t have less value. All humans have value, regardless of their mental health, self-beliefs, or behaviors. Assigning labels like “low value” to yourself or others can be damaging to your self-esteem and emotional well-being. “High value” is a label you can choose to identify with.  

If you’re struggling with self-esteem or finding value in yourself, you might benefit from meeting with a mental health professional. Therapists are trained in techniques to help individuals improve these areas and find self-fulfillment. In addition, you can meet with a provider in your area or online, allowing for versatility in options. 

One option is an online platform like Regain, which helps individuals and couples find value in themselves, their relationships, and their environment. Through an online platform, you can attend therapy from home and choose between phone, video, or live chat sessions. In addition, studies have found that online counseling can increase self-esteem and reduce the impacts of loneliness, depression, or isolation.