Why do you want/need a relationship? I am very self sufficient, independent and love my freedom of what I do with my time. I don’t need a man for economic reasons (I make more than most of them and I own my place), and because I have friends and career oriented, I don’t need much validation from a man either. Now I am dating a guy who meets my core values, but I am back and forth on whether we should continue this path. He brings happiness and companionship but everything he could do for me – I can do for myself. Looking for some clarity!