I Don’t Need A Man, But I Can’t Help Wanting One

I’m a strong woman and I don’t need a man to provide for me or to make me happy. Still, that doesn’t stop me from WANTING a loving partner to spend my life with. This is why my lack of a need for a man hasn’t affected my desire for a boyfriend:

1. I’m an independent person. I’m an introvert, so I don’t need to be around other people all the time — I’m more content being by myself. That doesn’t mean I don’t want love, though. Being independent makes me know that I’m not desperate. I don’t need a man to give my life purpose or to save me from single life loneliness. I’m independent, and I’m looking for an equally independent man.
2. I still believe in love. Just because I’ve realized that I can survive on my own doesn’t mean I’ve given up on the idea of love. I still believe in true love, and I’m still confident that there’s someone out there that I’m meant to be with.
3. I’m not lonely, but that doesn’t mean I want to be forever alone. There’s a difference between being lonely and being alone. I’m not lonely — I have friends, family, and a dog if I’m in the need for companionship. Still, I’m not afraid to admit that I’m alone. I’m single, but I’m not desperate for a relationship. I just want a forever kind of love when it finally comes around.
4. I’m looking for someone I can grow old with. The truth is I want to get married someday. I don’t think that monogamy is old-fashioned. I don’t necessarily dream about my wedding day, but I dream about the man I’m going to marry. I want someone who is my true best friend, partner, and life companion. While I could handle growing old alone, growing old with someone I love sounds so much better.
5. I can provide for myself. Sugar daddies need not apply. I don’t need someone to take care of me — I can take care of myself, thank you very much. I’m not looking for someone’s deep pockets. I don’t want anything more from a relationship than love, companionship, and someone who truly cares.
6. I want a partner. I’m not looking for someone that can do everything for me so I can just sit back and be a pretty housewife. I don’t want someone who’s simply going to bring home the bacon — I can do that myself. What I do want is a partner — someone to share my life with and can lean on emotionally when need be. I want love, friendship, and a true life partner.
7. I don’t want just anyone. I want “the one.” Yes, I’m one of those people who believe that there’s a right person for everyone. I’m not just desperate for a boyfriend. I could find any old guy to spend my time with, but that’s not what I want. I want the right guy, and my independence doesn’t stand in the way of that.
8. I’m a whole person on my own. Wanting a relationship isn’t about needing a man to complete me. We’ll be two separate people who simply decide to share their lives together. I know who I am, and I’m never going to let a man change me. I just want a man who’s going to love, embrace, and encourage me just the way I am.
9. I love the single life, but I’ll love being with the right guy more. I’m happy on my own, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still want more out of life. I think I should always push myself to be more, do more, and have more. I know that if I met the right man he’d only make my life better. I’m happy, but that doesn’t mean I should stop striving for the cherry on top.
10. I can live without love. That doesn’t mean I want to, though. I’ve more than proven I can survive on my own. Now I want to see if I can survive a real relationship. I don’t need a man for fulfillment. My life is already so full and amazing. I can live without love, but I don’t have to and I don’t want to.