"I don't need a man" vs "I don't need a woman" How would you interpret each if said by a woman?

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Let's suppose a woman says both things. How do you interpret what she means by each?

serious · Accepted Answer

Well, to me logically that would be very simple.

If a woman says "I don't need a man" then she is indicating towards the fact that she is fully capable of being 100% single and never have any emotional or physical needs that would require a man to be in her life. It means the woman can lead a happy life while being single. This would also indicate towards her not wanting friendships from men as well.

Now, if the woman says " I don't need a woman" then it means she does not need any female contacts, acquaintances or friendships as well.

If a woman saying both these things then it means people are indifferent in her eyes. I mean she just prefers keeping very brief and minimal contact with people, like saying just hi, how are you? etc. Any interactions she will have will be strictly professional only.

That will be my opinion about this.

glennos89 · Accepted Answer

Instant turn off for me when woman say this. They are delusional. Both genders need eachother to become their best versions of themselves. I find this feminist movement extremely dumb because society would crash without men building, maintaining and defending the complete infrastructure in society.

I don't see woman who scream "I don't need a man" do jobs like plusbing, hazardous and dangerous jobs like firefighters, mineral mining, electrical grid maintenance etc etc... neither do the majority of them will stay standing strong when war breaks out.

They are having delusions living in their own selfmade TikTok world they created in their minds but once things come crashing down they will be the first ones trying to find a man for protection of their safety and persona needs

FreyaRed · Accepted Answer

As a statement, until I recognize some patterns of defense mechanisms.
Generally a person who doesn't need a partner is just alone and satisfied and doesn't repeat "I don't need boyfriend/girlfriend" all 2 hours while behaving passive aggressive when someone starts to beat around the bushes in this topic.

NoDecision · Accepted Answer

Mean she is self-sufficient and doesn't need anyone for support. It may also mean she wants to wind up as an old hermit.  ONLY THING I NEED IS SOME COOL AIR

Shiprex · Answer

Not needing a man is a feminist trope that's all ignorance and eye rolling stupidity. Who tf built the roads you use, provides the power, water and grows, transports and delivers the food you eat, the water and sanitation you rely on?

It sure as hell isn't Stacy from TicTw@t shaking her t! ts and trying to get men to look at her while she films herself being an absolute fukwit.

VIVANT · Answer

In both cases I interpret it as a sloppy way of saying they are not interested in being a committed relationship with anyone. There is really need need to mention _need_ when people just don’t -want-.

the fact she says Nan or woman, has agronomist in me. And on my view of the scenario.

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

Missing context though . This hypothetical woman states something okay, but in response to what? Without any context, I can only think of stereotypical statements... Then: "I don't need a man". I see it as declaring independence, forcefully, relationship wise. "I don't need a woman". There, my mind goes blank, I have no idea what she means contextually.

Cormac995 · Answer

"I don't need no man." Either soured by bad experiences or a stupid moron that thinks someone helping her is mansplaining while she puts vegetable oil in her car.

"I don't need a woman." Probably been trying to date for some time and been burned over and over and over. It takes a lot of shit for a guy to completely nope out of even trying to date.

Lionman95 · Answer

I would say she´s been hurt by men and it´s her way speaking that out. I can understand where she comes from and my intentions would direct my actions. If I´m looking for a partner I´d avoid her, if she was a colleague or a friend I´d try to get to know her by slow actions that develop trust to give her a counter example to her past experiences.

RavVid · Answer

"I don't need a man" can be a few things. An unwillingness to be a woman that a man would want to be with. Another denial of basic biology. Willingness to hire men to do things for her that a boyfriend would do for free i. e. she is planning to call the company 'Hire A Hubby' to send a man out.

"I don't need a woman" I've not heard uttered by a woman. Maybe she does her own cooking & housework and plans to carry her own baby?

Anonymous · Answer

" i dont need a man" is just more of the angry, man-hating feminism crap that I don't like. I don't need a woman, makes me think that she recently got hurt by female friends and is saying she doesn't need them as friends.

Iron_Man · Answer

If I didn’t know you, I would think that you’re bisexual but I’m sure you’re straight. You need a man because he can help you strong Manly character, a provider women don’t do that they clean and cook and take care of the kids some women work part-time, but that’s not enough in this day and age

Ngs54 · Answer

I’ll just call it another day, another bullshit. Not interested in digging into every silly thing.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

There is nothing to "interpret". These are just random silly noises, similar to when a dog is chewing on a squeaky toy. I don't waste my time with it and neither should you.

DishLady · Answer

I've never heard a woman say "I don't need a woman"... we just cultivate closer connections with our guy friends than gal friends.

NathanDavis · Answer

I would take it as her not wanting to be involved in any relationship at the moment... with anybody, but herself

SotiCoto · Answer

Literally. Same as I interpret most other things.  It isn't like I'd mentally invent reasons for her. She doesn't need a guy / gal... which is fine.

genericname85 · Answer

it's both equally bullshit no matter who says it. we all need each other. nobody can survive on their own. maybe for some limited time but not long term.

katiesmuff · Answer

Likely means she is not all that interested in sex or companionship and is likely a loner period.

AviatorTom · Answer

What's to interpret? The woman is making a simple statement.

Grond21 · Answer

Given that the first is a feminist anthem tied into straight women rejecting men, I'm not sure what the second would be.

MasterKS · Answer

I dont need a man is just for saying and i dont need a women mostly true. LOL

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Idc because in my mind, any sane person needs the other!

Anonymous · Answer

Every person has a mind of their own, so I can't interpret someone else's words from my own perspective.

Demi89 · Answer

They don’t need one. But they want one in their life.

leahzrc · Answer

It means she is independent and or antisocial lol

WonderingManII · Answer

Firstly I wonder if she is a bisexual.

Jennz6 · Answer

I don’t need a man if I am a lesbian 💃

MannMitAntworten · Answer

…she likes her peace.

Likes2drive · Answer

That she is asexual

Anonymous · Answer

One is gay... The other is in denial.

Chocolatetwopointtwo · Answer

i would not care

Deserter3 · Answer

She's asexual?

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