It's 2017 and things are all about equality. Yet everywhere I go, I see other couples still falling into the stereotypical roles. Isn't it time to realize that having an equal give and take relationship? Here are 5 things that will happen when you and your boyfriend equally share the load.

1. You'll both buy dinner.

There's this age-old myth that the male needs to pay for everything. They pay for the dinner, the movies, and the flowers he picks up on the way to see you. Why can't both of you pay? Why is it weird for the female to pick up the tab at dinner? When you're in a equal relationship, then you both pay.

2. You won't be afraid to speak your mind.

When you're in a equal relationship, you find that it's easier to speak what's on your mind. There will be no holding last night's $80 dinner date over your head if you spent just as much as he did on your last date. It's all about being equal and being equal means you both can share what's on your mind without feeling guilty about speaking up.

3. You become better friends and closer as a couple.

You can be friends and you can still be romantic. You can still be silly together and also have a candlelit dinner. When you find yourself in a equal relationship, you'll find yourself easily becoming friends with your partner. If you've ever been friends with your partner, you'll know what I'm talking about. You'll be one of the guys, but you'll also be the girl he brings home to mama. Becoming friends with my boyfriend is the best thing that's happened to our relationship.

4. There are fewer arguments.

One of the very first things I learned about being in an equal relationship is that there's less fighting. A lot of my past arguments with past partners were over money and even about not being equal. I found that there were way fewer arguments when I was in an equal relationship because we weren't fighting about the small petty things. Being able to speak your mind also plays a big part in this one too. It all seems to become easier.

5. You'll both take care of each other.

Another stereotypical thing about unequal relationships is that the man takes care of the woman. He should bring in the money, take care of you when you're sick, and brings you flowers. But why can't the girl do that too? Why can't I take care of my boyfriend when he's sick? Or bring him a coffee at work? When you're in a equal relationship, you both care for each other. No matter who's sick, who's in need, those needs are met and you both will be taken care of. How great does that sound?