‘You think: Do I really need anyone?’ – the hidden burden of being a hyper-independent person
- Posted on February 15, 2026
- By The Guardian
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‘You think: Do I really need anyone?’ – the hidden burden of being a hyper-independent person

Self-reliance is often encouraged over asking others for help in the modern world. But doing everything yourself can be a sign that you are scared of intimacy