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The Independent Woman’s Dilemma: How to Be Self-Sufficient Without Becoming a Hermit

Brandt Amelia
2 min readSep 19, 2023

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Navigating the Quirky Paradox of Independence and Connection.

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The Independent Woman’s Paradox: An independent woman is someone who doesn’t need a man, but who also doesn’t want to be alone.

Ah, the independent woman — she’s a force to be reckoned with. She’s got her career on point, her Netflix queue sorted, and a firm belief that she can assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions. But wait, there’s a paradox here: She doesn’t need a man, but she also doesn’t want to be alone. Let’s dive into this entertaining conundrum, shall we?

The Myth of the Solitary Toaster Whisperer

Picture this: the independent woman, confidently tackling life’s challenges with a smile. But when it comes to spending an entire day talking to her toaster for company, she draws the line. After all, toast doesn’t make for great conversation, no matter how crunchy it is.

The Joy of Self-Reliance… Until the Jar Won’t Open

Independence is fantastic, don’t get me wrong. The ability to fix a leaky faucet or conquer the world of online banking solo is…

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Brandt Amelia
Brandt Amelia

Written by Brandt Amelia

Amelia, a writer and lover of literature.dedicates her life to the written word. https://brandtamela.medium.com/membership

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