Is saying ‘I don’t need you, but I want you’ a toxic mindset in relationships?

[aaron-98]

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to help you decode love, drama, and everything in between ❤️

“I don’t need you, but I want you” isn’t toxic by itself. It can be healthy if it means “I’m complete on my own, but I choose you.” That’s secure attachment.

It becomes a red flag when it’s used to keep distance, avoid vulnerability, or power-play you. Then it turns into emotional armor, not romance.

[Twalli]

Not really. It means you can be apart from them, but don't want to. It's actually probably a good thing. They aren't with you because they need you, they choose you because they want to.

[RachyRach]

Depends on the context really