What does it mean when a person you thought you cared for says I'm not your keeper?

Is it time to leave the connection if the person who you thought you'd care about and for turns around to you and says firmly I'm not your keeper? But doesn't elaborate as to why.

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Hazen · 31-35, F

Personally, I would take it to mean that they owe me nothing and aren't going to look after me. I have to go out there and face the plains myself.
Even with close friends we can rely on them a little too much, they might start to feel claustrophobic by the relationship.

CelticRose · 36-40, F

@Hazen thanks for the insight ☺