Is it wrong for a heterosexual woman in a loving relationship to state that she does not need a man?

Poll - Total Votes: 26

BAD dont say it

Its not wrong but it insults male partner

I am woman hear me roar!

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I was having a conversation with some family and they found this statement incredibly insulting to my husband but I do not think that the statement is insulting although I do understand that many women have used this particular tagline as as a point of hate toward or contention against men but I wasn't using it in that way. I was told that as a heterosexual woman this statement can never be positive.
Thoughts?

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BlueVeins · 22-25

It's not really a gender thing, just kinda hurtful to hear that someone you love "doesn't need" you. IDK if I'd say it's morally wrong, but I don't think you should be surprised that people are weirded out by it. Also depends on the relationship in question (i.e. dating for 2 weeks vs 6 years & engaged).

BlueVeins · 22-25

although if you say "I don't need you I'm with you 'cause [i]love[/i] you" or something like that, I think that'd take the sting out of it & maybe make 'em feel better than they would have if you said nothing.