Every woman wants to be that independent woman who every guy wants to date.
And while everyone wants to be independent, being an independent woman is not a thing for everyone. Some women are inherently independent while others just learn to be independent with time. And, others try to learn it but realize that they simply can’t pull it through.
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If you have these traits, good for you because you are actually an independent woman:
1. Others come to you for help
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If you are an independent woman, other people will come to you for emotional and even physical support. They know you are strong enough and that they can count on you when they feel devastated.
2. You are your own boss
Independent ladies know how to run their businesses and they need no man to do that. They run their businesses successfully and they would rather run their small businesses than work for a ruthless boss.
3. You are more of a leader than a follower
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In your group of girlfriends, you are more of a team leader than a follower. You make a suggestion and everyone thinks it’s brilliant and you always come up with solutions for problems in your small circle of friends.
4. You know what you want
Independent women clearly know what they want and no one will stop them from going for it. If it’s a business, they are sure of the kind of business they want to start and you can’t convince them otherwise.
5. You are open to challenges
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New roles or new jobs? Well, it’s only an opportunity to grow an independent woman’s skills and knowledge. It doesn’t matter who she will be competing with; she will still take up the challenge.
6. Don’t mind paying for a date
Traditionally, men are supposed to pay for dates. But times are changing now that women are also working. If you feel no trouble paying for your drinks or sharing the cost with your partner, no doubt you are independent woman.
7. You spoil yourself
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An independent woman doesn’t need a man to have fun. She can travel alone, go out alone and even go for a vacation all alone with her own money because she doesn’t mind her own company.
8. People think you are a feminist
When you are an independent woman, you know your rights as a woman and you can’t stand being mistreated. As such, people tend to confuse you for a feminist while others think you have something against men.
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Source: Lifestyle.NG